One of the culture in Aceh Rapa'i Daboh

Rapa'i and Daboh

Rapa'i is played by twelve or sixty people, every team is equipped with a drum Rapa'i.
Daboh is one or more players who play a sharp weapon
This culture is often held to evoke a sense of fighting spirit in the struggle

Each player must have high spiritual proficiency in using sharp weapons. The parties that competed in a circle between the two sides as border markers. Caliph or leader stood among the players he raised his hands high with shrill shouting high and followed the rhythm of the bass Rapa'i in unison, followed by a welcome greeting. When bass Rapa'i quick start, the players Daboh started showing the game with skill and courage in using a sharp weapon. Players must follow the bass Rapa'i if he had failed to understand the rhythm of it will be affected by a sharp weapon and injured. In the event of injury or injured, then the Khalifah will immediately help by simply sweeping the wound using his hands so that the blood will stop flowing and the wound disappear instantly. Performances usually last until the early morning or dawn.