Preserving Intangible Cultures: Documenting and Recording the History, Culture and Memory of Malay Martial Arts Groups in Singapore

You've seen the art of silat, but do you know the rich history behind it? Learn more about the historical roles and cultural place of the martial art in various ethnic groups from the Malay Archipelago including the Bugis from Riau, and the Malays of Johore and Singapore. To get to the root of Pencak Silat, the presentation takes you back to the violent, bloody battles that took place at Pulau Terkukor. While it's is no longer a prominent form of self-defense in the present, it played a significant role in the development of the Singapore Malay identity.