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Manage No, Sortation, Country, Writer ,Date, Copyright Manage No EE00002320 Country Timor-Leste ICH Domain Social practices, rituals, festive events Others Year of Designation 2019
| Description | Silat Thasmil, a self-defense art or gymnastic exercise with scenic or sports purposes, involving difficulties in balance, agility and coordination, composing the techniques of defence and attack against the enemy in a physical duel. This self-defence art is being practiced in the village of Holpilat at Maucatar administrative post, municipality of Covalima. Silat Thasmil in local language mean the local self-defense art has been used in ancient time to protect the people in the village from the outside attacks. |
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Silat Thasmil (Silat Kampung)
Silat-tasmil comes from two terms: silat (martial arts) and tasmil in Bunak language, meaning village, and in Indonesian, meaning kampung. Silat-tasmil, is a traditional form of martial arts practiced by the local community in the village. This art combines combat skills and spirituality, serving as an element of cultural expression and community identity. Today, practitioners in of this element are aging, and some have passed away. Young people who are familiar with this practice often leave the village for work and do not continue the tradition of local martial arts. Efforts are needed to preserve and pass on Silat Thasmil to future generations.
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Silat Thasmil (Silat Kampung)
Silat-tasmil comes from two terms: silat (martial arts) and tasmil in Bunak language, meaning village, and in Indonesian, meaning kampung. Silat-tasmil, is a traditional form of martial arts practiced by the local community in the village. This art combines combat skills and spirituality, serving as an element of cultural expression and community identity. Today, practitioners in of this element are aging, and some have passed away. Young people who are familiar with this practice often leave the village for work and do not continue the tradition of local martial arts. Efforts are needed to preserve and pass on Silat Thasmil to future generations.
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Silat Thasmil (Silat Kampung)
Silat-tasmil comes from two terms: silat (martial arts) and tasmil in Bunak language, meaning village, and in Indonesian, meaning kampung. Silat-tasmil, is a traditional form of martial arts practiced by the local community in the village. This art combines combat skills and spirituality, serving as an element of cultural expression and community identity. Today, practitioners in of this element are aging, and some have passed away. Young people who are familiar with this practice often leave the village for work and do not continue the tradition of local martial arts. Efforts are needed to preserve and pass on Silat Thasmil to future generations.
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Silat Thasmil (Silat Kampung)
Silat-tasmil comes from two terms: silat (martial arts) and tasmil in Bunak language, meaning village, and in Indonesian, meaning kampung. Silat-tasmil, is a traditional form of martial arts practiced by the local community in the village. This art combines combat skills and spirituality, serving as an element of cultural expression and community identity. Today, practitioners in of this element are aging, and some have passed away. Young people who are familiar with this practice often leave the village for work and do not continue the tradition of local martial arts. Efforts are needed to preserve and pass on Silat Thasmil to future generations.
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