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THE ULTIMATE WEAPON OF THE KING OF JAVA #74332824
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The Deputy-King, Prince Puger is leading a ritual of cleaning the King's cannon of Nyai Setomi at Witono Hall, in the heart of Surakarta Royal Palace, Java, Indonesia, where the sacred cannon is kept. The 17th century Portuguese made cannon, a possession of The King of Surakarta, are considered the highest sacred weapon as a symbol of divine power. Once in a year a special ritual are held to wash and clean the cannon.
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