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'Rumah Si Pitung' most popular among Jakarta Maritime Museum attractions
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Although the wooden-stilt house in North Jakarta is believed to have belonged to his fish vendor friend Haji Safiudin, Si Pitung reportedly resided there. Kept intact, the house has been made into a museum. (Tribunnews/Reynas)
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umah Si Pitung (Pitung's House), located on Jl. Kampung Marunda Pulo in Cilincing, North Jakarta, is the most popular attraction among the three museums overseen by the Jakarta Maritime Museum.
As reported by Antara news agency, Jakarta Maritime Museum head Husnison Nizar said the house museum was a favorite during weekends and holidays, especially among visitors from Bekasi and Karawang.
The Jakarta Maritime Museum, which also consists of the Onrust Island Museum in Thousand Islands and the Maritime Museum in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, set a target of earning an income of Rp 650 million (US$48,034) in 2017. Husnison said that so far it had received Rp 500 million.
"The biggest contributor is Rumah Si Pitung. Even though the three museums on average are visited by almost three thousand people per month, Rumah Si Pitung has the highest number of visitors. On weekends there could be over 500 visitors," Husnison said in Jakarta on Monday, as quoted by Antara news agency.
Si Pitung of Rawabelong village (now a subdistrict in West Jakarta) is a legendary Betawi bandit figure from the 19th century who was skilled in martial arts and used his talents to defend the poor.
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Although the wooden-stilt house in North Jakarta is believed to have belonged to his fish vendor friend Haji Safiudin, Si Pitung reportedly resided there. Kept intact, the house has been made into a museum.
Husnison said the house also contained the bed Si Pitung slept on. The museum also has displays on Betawi culture and history, including Betawi cultural expert Ridwan Saidi's musical instrument collection. (liz/asw)
