I think tui na is also strictly regulated in Taiwan. That one should also be up for unesco status.
If silat can get UNESCO listing..why not tui na?
Silat martial art receives UNESCO heritage status
Silat has been recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. (Photo: UNESCO)
13 Dec 2019 04:17PM
(Updated: 13 Dec 2019 04:20PM)
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BOGOTA, Colombia: The martial art of silat has been recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
It was officially recognised by UNESCO at the 14th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Bogota, Colombia, from Dec 9 to Dec 14.
Both Malaysia's silat and Indonesia's traditions of pencak silat were inscribed on the list of intangible cultural heritage.
"WORLD-CLASS RECOGNITION" FOR MALAYSIA'S SILAT
Malaysia's silat is a "combative art of self-defence and survival rooted in the Malay Archipelago", noted UNESCO on its website.
"Traced back to the early days of the Langkasuka Kingdom, silat has now evolved into a fine practice of physical and spiritual training associated with traditional Malay attire, musical instruments and customs."
Malaysia's Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Mohamaddin Ketapi said on Friday (Dec 13): “It is a world-class recognition for silat to be enlisted by UNESCO as it is one of the country's most enduring cultural heritage treasures."
“The recognition will also reflect Malaysia's commitment to protect the world’s heritage.”
Mr Mohamaddin also noted that this recognition was significant for the country after Mak Yong, a traditional dance, was included in UNESCO's Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity category in 2008.
This was then followed by the inclusion of poetic art form Dondang Sayang in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity category last year.
