There is a traditional event called Carbide Cannon Festival (Festival Meriam Karbit) in Pontianak. It's only happen on takbiran night at Kapuas River. It's a tradition to welcoming Idul Fitri. Carbide Cannon Festival held from H-1 to H+3 on Idul Fitri.
The Carbide Cannon Festival in Pontianak has a unique cultural background. Carbide Cannon game has affinity with history of the founding Pontianak City. Long time ago in 1771, it was used by Sultan Syarif Abduurrahman Al-Kadrie to expel Kuntilanak who roaming on land.
This cannon made of wood with a diameter of approximately 50-100cm, with length of between 4-7 meters. In the middle of the cannon was given a hole.
Before using it, cannon filled with water and insert the carbide to hole. Carbide which reacts with water can produce the gas concentration in a narrow place will cause an explosion. The voiced is very big.
Many domestic and foreign tourist are fascinated with carbide cannon game in city of Pontianak. For tourists, the game like a obviously something that's so rare.
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