The Melacca festival of traditional clothing & malay warriors will be held at the recently built Perkampungan Hang Tuah in Melaka on the 10th May 2014. 

The festival will bring together practitioners, researchers and art lovers of the Nusantara Malay cultural civilization from within and outside the country seeks to bridge the friendship among us and be a model for a new generation which inherits the ancestral art of the Malay race. This festival is also in line with the celebration of the 6th anniversary of the Declaration of Malacca which will be held on April 15, 2014. 

  This festival is a continuation of the program's Clothing Traditions & Encounters Pendekar Melaka 2012 which has been made possible for the first time in collaboration with the Melaka State Government, the Secretariat and the DMDI (Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam) PERZIM on 25 November, 2012 at the Auditorium of the Melaka Foundation College (Seminar Discourse Knowledge) and on December 2, 2012 in the compound of the Malacca Sultanate Palace. An exptected  presence of participants from within and outside the country for 2000 persons excluding existing tourists in the area.

JOINT SPONSOR
· Silat Grandmasters Association of Melacca  ( ​​Sigma )

IN COOPERATION WITH
· Silat Federation of Malacca ( ​​PESAKA MELAKA )
· State of Malacca
· Melaka Museum Corporation ( PERZIM )
· Malay World Islamic World ( DMDI )
· Malacca Historical City Council (MBMB )
· Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council ( MPHTJ )
· Department of Culture and Arts of Malacca ( ​​JKKN )
· Tourism Promotion Bureau ( CSB)
· The Art Institute of Malaysia Melaka ( ISMMA )
· Urban Transformation Centre ( UTC Melaka )
· Ministry of Tourism Malaysia

DATE AND PLACE OF FESTIVAL
· 10 & May 11, 2014 ( Saturday & Sunday) - The village of Hang Tuah , Kg . Duyong , Melaka


TARGET
1 . Teaching - teaching Silat of Malacca
2 . PERSILAT (national silat body of Malaysia) 
3 . Teaching Silat Martial Arts - teaching throughout Malaysia
4 . Teaching  Silat abroad
5 . Claimants universities / colleges locally
6 . Fans, players and observers of art & fashion / warriors / local / overseas
7 . Departments and Agencies Malaysia

OBJECTIVES
Cultivate a love for arts and culture -SIlat & Traditional Clothing of the Malay Archipelago
Helping preserve the art of Malay culture in order prevent it from dying out from time to time .
Upholding the art of their culture to the highest level and help produce proffessionals which will act as merketers , practitioners as well as a catalyst in expanding the nation's cultural arts .
Catalyze the development of the art of warriors tradition and long-term basis through the organization of activities, performances , competitions, seminars, workshops, forums , and in the aspect of management .
Featuring a distinctive charm to the community and the tourism industry .
Generate a mindset towards theoretical concepts , practical and scientific
Raise awareness of the rule of the Malay Muslims regardless of their background and political leanings
To understand the role of Malays in Malaysia, particularly the importance of upholding the glory of Malay culture .
Raising self-esteem Malay children that can be more useful to the human race, religion and country .

Dear comrades, we greet you with the universal greeting of peace “Assalaamu Alaikum Waragmatullahi Wabarakatoe”, a prayer of peace from us to you.

RE: Palestine Bazaar| South African Friends of Palestine Convoy 2013

The South African Friends of Palestine (SAFP) invites the community of Cape Town to join them for a day of fun filled shopping and entertainment at the Ottery Islamic Society Hall (Oracle Academy) on Saturday 31st August 2013.

Hosted under the auspices of South African activist Aishah Cassiem, a Palestine Bazaar will take place on the day to raise funds for the upcoming SAFP Convoy 2013. Activist from around SA will be leaving to the Occupied Palestinian Territories in early September to donate much needed funds to various schools, orphanage homes, places of worship and community centres, during their 10 day stay. All funds raised from the Palestine bazaar will strictly go towards the convoy, Insha’Allah.

A variety of entertainment can be expected on the day, along with special guest speakers from various organisations in SA, including the Congress of South African Trade Union (COSATU) and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC). A variety of stalls will also be available from 9am – 7pm, ranging from  fashion wear to beautiful jewellery, hijaab galore to health and beauty products, Eastern accessories to Palestine products,  as well as tantalising foods to tickle your taste buds and delicious home-made cake’s & savouries. A media screening will also take place on the day, along with much more other exciting endeavours.

If possible, we would like all to be dressed in the colours of Palestine , Inshallah. I am hoping that you can take from your time to come and join us on the day, in support of Palestine. Remember our honourable president Nelson Mandela had once said “South Africa is not free until the people of Palestine are free...”

If you would like to know more about the Palestine Bazaar in aid of the South African Friends of Palestine Convoy 2013, please contact Aishah Cassiem on 0799662228or email aishahcassiem@gmail.com. For more details on SAFP contact the Pretoria offices at 0848178005 (Tasneem Mart) or email worldunite4palestine@gmail.com .

Please share this information with all you know. Thank you.

NB!!! PLEASE SEE MORE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED ON ACTIVIST AND SAFP CONVOY 2013

Yours in activism

Aishah Cassiem

The South African Friends of Palestine

 

Stall booking:

Regarding stall bookings for the Palestine Bazaar; all interested stall holders should please make a payment of R400 into the following account before the20th July 2013. Please forward your name of stall/ business, as your posters need to be printed out for the day of event.   

 

Banking details:

Standard Bank

A Cassiem

Promenade Branch

Branch number: 026609

Account Number:  310932661

 

There are a lot of stall bookings coming in and no need to worry about losing out on the day, as we will only have up to one or two stalls selling the same items, depending on what the product is. We will not have more than two of the same stalls as this will be a lost for stallholders.

 

Please book soonest. Shukran

Silat warriors from 25 countries will display their ability in the Silat Minang International Jamboree event in Nagari Talang Babungo, Solok district from 20-26 August.

Head of Tourism of Solok, Jasman said to ranahberita.com on  Tuesday (05/14/2013) that the event was organized by the community observers and performers of  Silat Minang Talang Babungo. In the meanwhile, the government fully supports the event.

He explained that all participants would be camping in the open. " 25 countries has already provided confirmation.
Those from abroad prefers camping rather than to over-night in a hotel," said Jasman.

 According to Jasman, the government essentially wanted the program to start 16 August. However, the foreign national participants has to adjust according to their work schedule. The event, he added, aims to restore the authenticity of Silat Minang. "Given the outstanding amount of Silat Minang practitioners abroad, from England, Germany, Panama and others, it necessitates introduction and explanation what   Silat Minang exactly is about, "said Jasman.

Jasman explains, many Silat Minang schools are established abroad. Sometimes, the teachers only study abroad for a while. "They only learn for  a year or two over here, thereafter they instantly become instructors.
In fact, Silat Minang is unique, as its correlation with Islam, " says Jasman.

In addition to foreign fighters, the Jambore will also be enlivened by the Minang fighters themselves from West Sumatra. Jasman said, there are approximately 500 silat  schools in West Sumatra. The committee will invite all the schools (branches) that exist. For the smooth flowing of  this event, the Solok region government had met some of the relevant ministries.
"We've got the full support of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Education and Culture," Jasman said.

"We from the government, are ready to assist in all aspects, such as asking for the support of the center and look for sponsors," said Jasman. (Raju Arafat | Yose)

News translated to english from ranahberita.com. 

Indonesia was elected as the host of the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games. Currently, Riau slightly move on to speed up the process of venues preparation. This will be the biggest event after previous national sports event (PON XVII).One of the winning election factors of Riau as the host city is its location, which is close to Singapore and Malaysia. It makes Riau as a strategic location for attended countries for the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games. Riau has strong Islamic culture and tradition.

Preparation for the international sports event that will be attended by 57 Islamic countries from all over the world will be more easy because it will use venues that been used for the national sports event. The quality of venues will be increased to international venues standard.

The delegation of ISSF with the Indonesia Olympic Committee (KOI) already visited venues on July 2011. In the Consolidation Meeting of ISSF ~ Inspection and Coordination Committee of the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games, ISSF said that they were satisfied with Riau's effort to develop and prepare the venues.

Mohamed Shaled Gadzar, the secretary general of ISSF, said that swimming venues must be adjusted to international standard. But, he's very sure that Riau will be able to adjust the venues soon. 'Riau is appropriated to be the host of ISG. Supported by international infrastructure scale, Riau will be a successful host of ISG, because all of the venues concentrated into one area,' said Gadzar. He's seems to be satisfied and optimistic that the development stages will be finished on schedule.

There will be 18 sports to compete, like Aquatic (swimming, diving, water polo), gymnastic, athletic, football, taekwondo, volleyball, weightlifting, karate, badminton, pencaksilat, archery, shooting, wrestling, basketball, handball, tennis, table tennis, fencing, and cycling. Sepaktakraw will be exhibited in this event. But, still no warm-up venues seen yet.

'The venues are almost ready to use. The venues look good, but we will have to keep in mind that we do not yet know the number of teams and sports that will attend. Standard medical facilities near the athletes village and the venues will be needed,' said Abdul Khaliq Khan from ISSF.

'We will further cooperate to make our dream come true and make Islam stronger. After this we hope that this event will increase solidarity and understanding between all of us. Actually, I am expecting our guests to stay longer and witness the closing ceremony,' said Rusli Zainal, the Governor of Riau in ICCM Meeting. 'We will prepare it better. And we will work on it and discuss it with the people from Jakarta.'


sourced from http://www.inaisgoc2013.or.id

YOKOHAMA, Oct 7 — Walking or running in a full suit of samurai armour is not the easiest thing in the world. Swimming in it is even harder, but that's exactly what some in Japan are doing. For fun.

“It's heavy, and it's hot in here ... Fan me hard,” Mutsuo Koga, a 27-year-old doctor, told fellow disciples of traditional Japanese swimming at a recent meet.

“I'm worried about whether I'll be able to get myself back out of the water. It's been three years since I last swam,” said Koga as he readied to take the plunge in a public swimming pool.

Traditional swimming was developed during Japan's feudal 15th and 16th Centuries, when feared samurai swordsmen roamed the country enforcing their masters' will.

Part survival technique – there were times when a warrior just had to swim for it, boots and all – and part aesthetic performance, traditional swimming now has its place in the pantheon of Japanese martial arts.

And like all martial arts, its adherents say it has real-life applications.

“The primary purpose of this kind of swimming is to acquire practical skills for swimming in a real environment,” said Tadao Koga, Mutsuo's father and the grand master of the Kobori school, one of twelve recognised by the Japan Swimming Federation.

“If you can swim fast using Western strokes, that doesn't mean you can survive in a natural environment,” said Koga, 67.

Traditional swimmers have to master a kind of treading water, which will allow them to withstand powerful waves near a seashore.

They also have to learn the “hayanuki” stroke, vital for swimming against a current or up a river, thrusting your body high into the air as your arms crash into the foam.

Whatever happens, you have to keep your head above the water and your wits about you – that obstacle looming in front of you could be a rock, or it could be an axe-wielding enemy.

Oh, and you have to do it while wearing 15 kilograms of armour.

The appeal of the sport is that “swimmers compete on form and beauty, rather than the speed of swimming,” said Yoko Suzuki, 25, a champion of women's traditional swimming.

Masahiko Yaginuma, chairman of the Japanese Traditional Swimming Committee of the JSF, said the form was widely taught in schools in the early 20th century but fell out of favour and is now only found in a few institutions.

“Nowadays women in their 60s or older are the main group of new learners,” because they see traditional swimming as an extension of the other noble arts a cultured Japanese woman learns – like flower arranging and tea ceremony, he said.

Briton Antony Cundy, a Tokyo-based advertising executive who has spent years being tutored in the Kobori school of swimming, said there were real benefits to taking up the sport.

“It's a fun way of getting fit and enjoying Japanese culture and history,” said Cundy.

“It's astonishing you don't see many foreigners enjoying it.”

Around a minute after he slid heavily into the water, Mutsuo Koga slowly and unsteadily hauled himself out to roaring applause from the assembled crowd.

He had managed about 20 metres using a stroke designed to make him glide across the surface of the water, his helmeted head making no abrupt moves.

“Your chest was supposed to be above the water,” Tadao chastised, as his son stood panting on the poolside.

“I was not very good,” gasped Mutsuo. “My body didn't float at all.” — AFP-Relaxnews

 source: www.themalaysianinsider.com 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- About 600 local and international silat exponents from Higher Learning Institutions in the country are expected to participate in the Deputy Prime Minister's Trophy International Pencak Silat Championships in Batu Pahat, Johor from Sept 17 to 22.



The annual championship to be held at Square One Batu Pahat shopping complex is being organised by the Higher Learning Ministry (HLM) and Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UHTM) with sanction from the National Silat Federation (Pesaka).

UHTM vice-chancellor Prof Amir Hashim Mohd Kassim said the third edition championship this year would include programmes like visits to traditional Malay silat villages around Batu Pahat and silat museum, two or three days before the competition.


"The visits will give silat exponents, especially those from abroad, a chance to learn more about local silat practitioners," he told reporters here.

He said nine countries would challenge overall defending champion, Malaysia, including Netherlands, Belgium, Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom and Vietnam.

-- BERNAMA

Malaysia Independence Day Hari Merdeka -Independence day hari merdeka is the national day of Malaysia which is held annually on 31stAugust. This day memorializes the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule in 1957. Malaysia’s national day – Hari Merdeka is celebrated all over the country, particularly in KL. It is the festival time to be in Kuala Lumpur or anywhere in Malaysia.

Several events are held during this festival that enhance the beauty of this day. At this event, flags are hoisted & political leaders appear at public events. Besides this, lots of other events are also held such as parades in the morning, fireworks in the evening, royal procession, cultural performances, military demonstration, intricate floats etc.

This year, Malaysia will celebrate its 55th independence day. Just like previous year, this great day will be celebrated throughout August 2012 & possible extended until mid September. In the previous year Malaysia Independence Day 2011, the theme was 1Malaysia, Transformasi Berjaya, Rakyat Sejahtera but in the year of 2012, theme of Independence Day (Hari Merdeka) will be “Janji Ditepati”.

Hari Mardeka – Independence day ends enthusiastically with a festival and parade known asMerdeka Parade. Various government agencies and private sectors join together to participate Merdeka parade.

The formation of federation of Malaysia was announced on September 16, 1963 as Malaysia day but the nationwide independence day is still celebrated on 31st August (original independence date of Malaya). In the year of 2009, it was decided that beginning 2010, Malaysia Day would be a nationwide public holiday in addition to Hari Merdeka on 31st August.

The great independence day (Hari Merdeka) is celebrated by many people at square in Kula Lumpur where a large parade and festival is held. Malaysians from all background, race and religion gather in crowds at Merdeka square, raise flags and show their National pride.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Top Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) exponents

from nine countries will parade their combat skills during the One Fighting

Championship (One FC) - Destiny of Warriors - to be held at Stadium Negara on

June 23.

According to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of One FC, Victor Cui, the

inaugural tournament held in the country would see the top 10 MMA exponents show

off their skills in several martial arts disciplines.

"We can see the international fighters champions in several martial arts

field such as silat, judo, karate and taekwondo display their unique skills in

front of the local fans," he told a media briefing on the event here, today.

Kuala Lumpur has been chosen as the fourth venue by One FC to organise

the event after it was successfully held in Singapore in January, Indonesia in

February, before going back to Singapore in March.

"We will go to the Philippines next month and back to Singapore in June,"

he said.

--MORE

SPORTS-MARTIAL ARTS (MMA) 2 (LAST) KUALA LUMPUR

He also urged the local martial arts fans to buy the ticket early since the

response was very encouraging.

"I can''t tell how many tickets we have sold so far but what I can say is

that the sales of tickets is very fast because the support from the local fans

is simply fantastic," he said.

Tickets for the tournament are currently on sale at www.AirAsiaRedTix.com

and priced at RM348 for VIP seating which includes exclusive red carpet

entrance as well as access to the VIP lounge.

Tickets are also available for usual seating and priced at RM108 and RM48

respectively.

The martial arts fans from around the world can catch the first four matches

live via streaming online at http://www.livesport.tv/onefc which is free of

charge.

The six remaining matches are available on pay-per-view from US$9.99 (RM

31.77) onwards.

Malaysia would be represented in the tournament by the world''s Brazilian

jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai Champion, Adam "Shogun" Shahir Kayoom and national

silat champion, AJ "Pyro" Lias Mansor.

--BERNAMA

MCYS RV JRL

Reading the Warriors Pledge pronounced with enthusiasm on the Night of The Warriors of Malacca recently, set fire to the spirit of the youth to maintain their identity. The Event took place on Friday 13th, between 5pm and 11pm.

This assembly, involving more than 2600 pesilats (silat practitioners) from 60 Silat schools were held in the open fields near Banda Hilir in Melaka. This occasion which brought together thousands of children from a variety of Silat schools is a manifestation of the spirit of a nation of warriors ready to rise up to defend the dignity of their religion, race and country from elements who try to interfere with its national security.

This historic night was officiated by Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, president of the National Silat Federation of Malaysia (PESAKA), who is also Chief Minister of Malacca. Also present were , Master of Silat Lincah Malaysia, Tan Sri Omar Din Mauju and the Chairman of Malacca PESAKA, Datuk Yaqub Md. Amin.

Mohd Ali said in his opening remarks, this rally is one of the warrior spirit raising efforts to continue to defend the identity of Malaysians, especially the Malay culture which comprises of disciplined behavior and morality.

"Therefore, PESAKA and Silat students are always ready to defend the sovereignty and uphold the values ​​in the martial skills against traitors and threats by irresponsible persons," he added.

The audience present was estimated at nearly 3000 people and they were treated to a demonstration of the speed of the Malay warriors, Silat Seni dances, and weaponry amongst other silat displays. Silat groups from various universities also displayed their skills as early as 5pm to the closing ceremony at 11.00 pm.

At the end of the night of the Warriors of Malacca, Datuk Seri Mohd Ali was awarded the Admiral Award sash of  Melaka, which was the highest State award presented by Grand Master Tan Sri Omar Din Mauju; a known warrior of Malaysia. Thereafter, awards were also given to various Silat Gurus.