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Betawi-culture

Rewriting history: How Si Pitung 'should' be presented to youngsters
City 3 months ago

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Rewriting history: How Si Pitung 'should' be presented to youngsters

The legendary Betawi figure of Si Pitung should have his stories rewritten, historians say, so that ...
1,000 'pencak silat' artists show off skills in Betawi event
Art & Culture 3 months ago

1,000 'pencak silat' artists show off skills in Betawi event

Silat Art and Cultural Gallery presented 1,000 Betawi pencak silat martial artists, as well as&...
'Loud, uneducated': Betawi natives portrayed negatively in media
City 5 months ago

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'Loud, uneducated': Betawi natives portrayed negatively in media

On big and small screens, the Betawi people, who make up the native ethnic group of Jakarta, are oft...
Satire, Betawi people’s way of laughing in face of life’s struggle
City 5 months ago

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Satire, Betawi people’s way of laughing in face of life’s struggle

Rather than complaining and cursing life for unfortunate events, Betawi people have developed a...
South Jakarta festival promotes Betawi culture, traditional martial arts
City 5 months ago

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South Jakarta festival promotes Betawi culture, traditional martial arts

Festival committeeAnwar Albatawie said through this event, the organizer wanted people to realize ho...
Jakartans preserve tradition, strengthen bond at Lebaran Betawi
City 6 months ago

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Jakartans preserve tradition, strengthen bond at Lebaran Betawi

Dozens of bright ondel-ondel (giant Betawi effigies) were scattered across the complex, acting as we...
Things to do at Setu Babakan Betawi cultural village
Activities 6 months ago

Things to do at Setu Babakan Betawi cultural village

From learning about the Betawi culture to sampling traditional dishes, you can do this and more...
Traditional Betawi orchestra plays at Jakarta Art Theater for first time
City 6 months ago

Traditional Betawi orchestra plays at Jakarta Art Theater for first time

A Betawi-style orchestral show entitled “The Harmony of Betawi” was held for the first t...
Finding authentic Betawi food a challenge in changing times
City 7 months ago

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Finding authentic Betawi food a challenge in changing times

There is a lack of documentation on Betawi food, which leaves traditional recipes at risk of being f...
At 16, Frances Caitlin Tirtaguna is a proud Betawi culture warrior and much more
People 8 months ago

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At 16, Frances Caitlin Tirtaguna is a proud Betawi culture warrior and much more

Astounding as it seems, 16-year-old Frances Caitlin Tirtaguna is just a regular teenager who enjoys ...
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