Last Bastion of the Betawi
March 5, 2002
At first glance Situ Babakan appears indistinguishable from any of the other kampungs in the South Jakarta district of Jagakarsa. However, the tall gate marking its entrance suggests something a little special about this neighborhood. Named after a legendary Betawi martial arts fighter who stood up to bad guysboth foreign and localduring colonial days, the Bang Pitung gate leads visitors to this so-called last bastion of Jakartas Betawi community
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