WW: Obi and Tapak Suci, Indonesian Martial Art

My daughter Obi performing one of the movements from Tapak Suci

We just finished our road trip to Semarang, Central Java with the whole family.
I even had my Aunty's family coming along.

Getting ready

We were cheering my dearest daughter, Obi or Nadine, who represented her school with 2 other girls to perform during Tapak Suci, one of Indonesia's martial art. Tapak Suci, or literally translated as Sacred Palm, has been one of the influential Indonesian traditional martial arts originally derived from pencak silat. This particular branch of martial arts is organized by Muhammadiyah, the second largest modernist muslim organisation in Indonesia. Similar to Karate, although not the same, Tapak Suci adopts various movement of pencak silat combining physical techniques and breathing exercise. Strength in beauty and elegance.  

We were so proud that she and her team performed well in front of big audience of other Tapak Suci students from all over Indonesia. She is about to be 9 :).

So here's Obi and Tapak Suci, Indonesian Martial Art.

the three musketeers

After the performance

What do you think?
Do you like traditional martial arts as well?
What's your favorite?

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WW: Sam Poo Kong Temple, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia

The dragon..

Come and join me on my visit to Sam Poo Kong Temple, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia.

it is indeed a great temple!

Such a historical place and culturally interesting as Semarang is the true melting pot in Indonesia with many Chinese descendants residing since centuries ago.

And I got the chance to wear traditional Chinese costume as well.

It was sooo much fun!

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