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Pencak silat ( Indonesian pronunciation: [ˈpənt͡ʃaʔ ˈsilat]; in Western writings sometimes spelled "pentjak silat" or phonetically as "penchak silat") is an umbrella term for a class of related Indonesian martial arts. [ 1][ 2] In neighbouring countries, the term usually refers to professional competitive silat. [ 3]
Pancasila ( Indonesian: [pantʃaˈsila] ⓘ) is the official, foundational philosophical theory of Indonesia. The name is made from two words originally derived from Sanskrit: " pañca " ("five") and " śīla " ("principles", "precepts"). [ 1] It is composed of five principles: The legal formulation of Pancasila is contained in the fourth ...
Indonesian ( Bahasa Indonesia; [baˈhasa indoˈnesija]) is the official and national language of Indonesia. [ 8] It is a standardized variety of Malay, [ 9] an Austronesian language that has been used as a lingua franca in the multilingual Indonesian archipelago for centuries.
The culture of Indonesia ( Indonesian: Budaya Indonesia) has been shaped by the interplay of indigenous customs and diverse foreign influences. With over 1,300 distinct ethnic groups, including significant Austronesian and Melanesian cultures, contributing to its rich traditions, languages, and customs, Indonesia is a melting pot of diversity.
The Pramuka Movement of Indonesia ( Indonesian: Gerakan Pramuka Indonesia ), [ 1] officially the Praja Muda Karana Scouting Movement ( Indonesian: Gerakan Kepanduan Praja Muda Karana ), is the national scouting organization of Indonesia. Scouting was founded in the Dutch East Indies in 1912, and Indonesia became a member of the World ...
The capacity to engage in latihan the first time, in what is called the "opening", is said to be transmitted by the presence of experienced practitioners. [ 1] It usually entails an attitude of patience and trust, typically with some preparatory relaxation of thoughts and feelings, [ 9] and involves the whole human being, not just body ...
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state and the 14th-largest country by area, at 1,904,569 square kilometres (735,358 square miles). With over 280 million people, Indonesia is the world's fourth-most-populous country and the most populous Muslim-majority country.
The Indonesian National Police ( Indonesian: Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia, lit. 'The State Police of the Republic of Indonesia', abbreviated as POLRI) is the national law enforcement and police force of the Republic of Indonesia. Founded on 1 July 1946, it was formerly a part of the country's military since 1962.