The Betawis are one of the most recently formed ethnic groups in Indonesia. They are a creole ethnic group in that … See more

The Betawi language, also known as Betawi Malay, is a Malay-based creole language. It was the only Malay-based dialect spoken on the northern coast of Java; other northern Java coastal areas are overwhelmi… See more

Due to their historical sentiment as a marginalized ethnic group in their native land, the Betawi people form several communal organizations to protect themselves from other ethnic groups and strengthen … See more

A substantial majority of the Betawi people follow Sunni Islam. Anthropologist Fachry Ali of IAIN Pekalongan considers that Islam is one of the main sources for the formation of the Betawi culture and identity, and as such these … See more

The culture and art form of the Betawi people demonstrates the influences experienced by them throughout their history. Foreign influences are visible, such as Portuguese and Chinese influences on their music… See more

• Si Pitung, legendary bandit
• Mohammad Husni Thamrin, National Hero of Indonesia
• Benyamin Sueb, legendary comedian, singer and actor… See more

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