Lantaka

klewang · 23rd October 2009, 03:44 PM

Hi there KuKulzA28,

The pieces fired in the first video certainly look authentic to me, saw similar items in museums so i suppose they could be antiques, but i don't know for sure...

Since the title of the second video is "Cannon made from junk (Lantaka)" i doubt they are original, maybe reproductions to lighten up celebrations as some type of fireworks.I believe lantakas also were used for that purpose in the old days.

If you are a registrated member of YouTube (not me) you can contact the person who posted the video, perhaps they know more...

Have a nice weekend...

kahnjar1 · 23rd October 2009, 09:44 PM

These pics have appeared here before but thought a reshow would be appropriate. They are on display at Fort Siloso on Sentosa Island in Singapore.
Regards Stuart

23rd October 2009, 09:44 PM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,789	Lantakas in Singapore These pics have appeared here before but thought a reshow would be appropriate. They are on display at Fort Siloso on Sentosa Island in Singapore. Regards Stuart Attached Images

23rd October 2009, 03:44 PM	#1
klewang Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 23	Hi there KuKulzA28, The pieces fired in the first video certainly look authentic to me, saw similar items in museums so i suppose they could be antiques, but i don't know for sure... Since the title of the second video is "Cannon made from junk (Lantaka)" i doubt they are original, maybe reproductions to lighten up celebrations as some type of fireworks.I believe lantakas also were used for that purpose in the old days. If you are a registrated member of YouTube (not me) you can contact the person who posted the video, perhaps they know more... Have a nice weekend...