Palang Pintu: Exploring Cultural Philosophy Value of Betawi Community

Abstract

Palang Pintu is one of the traditions among the Betawi community, which combines martial arts with Pantun literature passed down from generation to generation by the Betawi tribe. However, with the current culture acculturation, the district has begun to forget this tradition. This qualitative research aims to explore the philosophical value of the Palang Pintu to strengthen the rules and arts of the sport of the Betawi people. This study was conducted at Sanggar Golok Jaya, Bekasi City. Data were collected by observations and in-depth interviews with prominent cultural conservationists, the sports government, and the general public. These research findings revealed various philosophical values in the traditional sports movement of Palang Pintu consist of religious, spiritual, cultural, traditional, politeness, morals, respect, noble, learning, solidarity, beauty, aesthetic, and material value. Promote the Palang Pintu culture by adding materials to history lessons and carrying out various annual Cultural Festival events are highly recommended, thus increasing efforts to teach the philosophical values of the Palang Pintu that can shape the community's character in preserving culture.

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