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    the archipelago has its own version of its origin which is largely based on oral tradition. Malay myths concur that pencak silat was originally developed by tribal groups in the archipelago through the observation of animal movements and other natural phenomena‚ in an effort to defend themselves from wild creatures and other environmental dangers. In the course of time‚ pencak silat eventually become instrumental in attaining social status when fighting among tribal groups‚ clans‚ communities and

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    (Paper to be presented at The Humanities Conference in Hawaii‚ January 2014) Seni Pencak Silat: Utilizing The Malay Warrior Arts As A Method In Actor Training Abstract The Malay warrior arts seni pencak silat (sps) is an important source of traditional theatre acting technique. During the colonial period and post-colonial modernization‚ Western models of theatre replaced traditional performance and the physical technique of theatre was largely modeled on Western acting: the importance of the text

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    movie‚ mainly silak minang. ‘Merantau’ means to seek for an opportunity in a new place. Silak minang is a type of Indonesian martial art‚ pencak silat. The specific type of martial art used in the movie was silat harimau. This martial art concentrates on the movement of a tiger. Silat harimau is a martial art which can be fought with both legs and arms. Silat harimau has a specific weapon used called the ‘kuku harimau’ which has a concaved shape. This weapon is used as an extension nail whereas can

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    Exponential Distribution Introduction An electrical engineer who is in charge of an electrical wiring in a premise wants to know the number of faults in a given length of wire and also the distance between such faults. He can analyzed the number of faults using the Poisson distribution. The number of faults along the wire maybe shown to give rise to the exponential distribution as defined below: Definition The general formula for the probability density function of the exponential distribution

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    MALAYSIA The flag of Malaysia‚ also known as the Jalur Gemilang (Malay for "Stripes of Glory")‚[1] comprises a field of 14 alternating red and white stripes along the fly and a blue canton bearing a crescent and a 14-point star known as the Bintang Persekutuan (Federal Star). The 14 stripes‚ of equal width‚ represent the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal government‚ while the 14 points of the star represent the unity between these entities.[2] The crescent represents

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    have stories about ancient Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms‚ while Islamic art forms and architecture are present in Sumatra‚ especially in the Minangkabau and Aceh regions. Traditional art‚ music and sport are combined in a martial art form called Pencak Silat. Western culture has greatly influenced Indonesia in science‚ technology and modern entertainment such as television shows‚ film and music‚ as well as political system and issues. India has notably influenced Indonesian songs and movies. A popular

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    Physical education trends have developed recently[when?] to incorporate a greater variety of activities besides typical sports. Introducing students to activities like bowling‚ walking/hiking‚ or Frisbee at an early age can help students develop good activity habits that will carry over into adulthood. Some teachers have even begun to incorporate stress-reduction techniques such as yoga‚ deep-breathing and tai chi. Tai chi‚ an ancient martial arts form focused on slow meditative movements is a relaxation

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    Indonesia is the country’s premier football club league. Traditional sports include sepak takraw‚ and bull racing in Madura. In areas with a history of tribal warfare‚ mock fighting contests are held‚ such as‚ caci in Flores‚ and pasola in Sumba. Pencak Silat is an Indonesian martial art. Indonesian cuisine varies by region and is based on Chinese‚ European‚ Middle Eastern‚ and Indian precedents. Rice is the main staple food and is served with side dishes of meat and vegetables. Spices (notably chili)

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    INTRODUCTION A wedding is the ceremony in which two people are united in marriage or a similar institution. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures‚ ethnic groups‚ religions‚ countries‚ and social classes. Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of wedding vows by the couple‚ presentation of a gift (offering‚ ring(s)‚ symbolic item‚ flowers‚ money)‚ and a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure or leader. Special wedding garments are often worn‚ and

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    Minangkabau (Fundamental of culture‚ religion‚ belief and tradition) The Minangkabau ethnic group‚ also known as Minang (Urang minang in  Minangkabau language)‚ is indigenous to the highlands of West Sumatra‚ in Indonesia. Their culture is matrilineal‚ with property and land passing down from mother to daughter‚ while religious and political affairs are the responsibility of men (although some women also play important roles in these areas). Today 4 million Minangs live in West Sumatra‚ while about

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