Kwitang silat
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Perguruan Silat Mustika Kwitang (Mustika Kwitang Silat School), or simply called Kwitang silat, is a Betawinese pencak silat style (Betawi: maen pukulan). It was originally developed in the Kwitang village, which is now part of the Senen subdistrict in Central Jakarta, Indonesia.[1] This style is a hybrid martial arts, developed by combining the local silat with the Chinese-influenced kuntao.[2] The Mustika Kwitang Silat School was founded in 1945 by H. Muhammad Djaelani (Mad Djaelani), who previously studied the martial arts from his own family.[1][3][4]
Quick Facts Traditions of Pencak and Silat, Country ...
Traditions of Pencak and Silat | |
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Country | Indonesia |
Criteria | Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage, performing arts, social practices, rituals and festive events, knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe, and traditional craftsmanship |
Reference | 1391 |
Region | Asia and the Pacific |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2019 (14th session) |
List | Representative List |
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