Bapak Waleed has been working hard for decades to share with the world the beauty, benefits, and effectiveness of the movement arts of Silat Tuo, Seni Silat Haqq, and Silat Minangkabau as well as the other arts of Silat Tradisionale. In addition, he has educated countless students in the arts, history, and culture of the Minangkabau people.
On these pages we are attempting to chronicle these efforts, particularly the notable events that have taken place throughout the years. Please check this space often as we intend to include more historical events regurlarly.
Periodically, ISFA publishes an archive in book form that encompasses important activity over the prior year. These books are available for download in PDF to select members. Over time, the contents of those books will be available online as well.
Outline -Annual Report 2008
Please find enclosed a snapshot of the various activities of the
International Silat Federation of America, led by Director Bapak
Waleed for the year of 2008, including events and press releases, letters of support and invitation, certificates exchanged, press coverage, and promotional materials.
General Information
ISFA Dance Programs Brochure
ISFA Wellness Programs Brochure
ISFA@Yale Poster
ISFA WebShots
Recognition & Letters of Support & Invitation
Council on Southeast Asia Studies, Indriyo Sukmono, Senior Lector
Harvard Asia Center, Deirdre Chetham, Director
Office for the Arts at Harvard, Tom Lee, Manager, Learning from Performers
Personal Invitation to Drs Musari, Camar Putih, from Bapak Waleed & ISFA
Letter of Invitation & Support from Pak Muasri of the Camir Putih School, West Sumatra
Outstanding Volunteer Award from DESK
Thank You Letter from Harvard University
Letter of Invitation & Support from Yale University School of Medicine
Certificates of Recognition & Appreciation
Certificate of Appreciation to David Heiser, Yale Peabody Museum, from ISFA
Granted to the Mayor of New Haven, John DeStefano, from ISFA – February 2008
ISFA in Indonesia
Extended Indonesian Tour, February – June 2008
Pekan Budaya Sumatera Barat 2008
ISFA Tour of West Sumatra, July 2008
ISFA Photo Montages
ISFA in West Sumatra, September 2008
Bapak Waleed Teaching & Performing in Indonesia, 2008
ISFA Events in America: Posters & Articles
Bapak Waleed conducts Indonesian Dance Workshops at Yale, Poster & Writeup
Visit to the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Yale University Southeast Asia Studies Spring Festival
Yale University iDANCE for Global Health
New Haven Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Annual Awards Night
Harvard University ARTS First
Body-Mind-Spirit Wellness Center – America Cancer Society Benefit
ISFA Training in Michigan
Yale University SMDEP Wellness Program – June 2008
Bapak Waleed Visits Yale University and the Peabody – August 2008
Related American Events & Coverage
Yale University Indonesia Forum Workshop
University of Michigan – Indonesian Cultural Night
MinangUSA Foundation – visit Sumatra Poster, June 2008
Indonesian Ambassador to the UN Visits Yale – November 2008