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A blog about the Baweanese (Boyanese) descent in Singapore.
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Dear Readers,
Welcome to EndahVision - a blog that publishes the true encounters of Endah, growing-up in a Pondok and mixing around with other Baweanese. EndahVision aims to preserve the Baweanese heritage - roots, culture, tradition and lifestyles. Browse through and read on.....
Welcome to EndahVision - a blog that publishes the true encounters of Endah, growing-up in a Pondok and mixing around with other Baweanese. EndahVision aims to preserve the Baweanese heritage - roots, culture, tradition and lifestyles. Browse through and read on.....
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These videos captured the Baweanese culture in motion pictures.
It is the culture of the Baweanese to start teaching their children Iqra' at the tender age of four.
The art of self-defence of the Baweanese is called Pokolan. It is similar but not the same to the Silat of the Malays. Unlike the Malay Silat in which the Keris is used, the Bawean Pokolan uses the Parang instead and the movements are straight forward to the target.
It is the Baweanese culture to celebrate the birth of their young by performing 'Aqiqa, the act of sacrificing one or two sheeps as a token of gratitude, thanking Almighty Allah for the gift of life. Preferably, it should be conducted on the seventh day after the child's birth -the same day the child is named. The head is shaved and the shorn hair is weighed in which an equal amount of silver is given away as charity. ‘Aqiqa is a supererogatory act.
Generally, the Baweanese are talented entertainers. They have good voice and can sing very well. Well-known Baweanese singers of the 60s in Singapore include Kassim Selamat and Salim I.
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