YOGYAKARTA - The Betawi Rempug Forum (FBR) stands to strengthen identity and fight for the rights of the Betawi people in the midst of modernization. Defending one of the gubernatorial candidates in the Pilkada, how did the history of FBR stand?

FBR's journey is not always smooth. From the start, FBR has faced various challenges, from internal organizations to external ones related to political and social dynamics in Jakarta.

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Reporting from the UNJ Repository, the Betawi Rempug Forum (FBR), born on July 29, 2001, is a forum for Betawi people to strengthen their identity and fight the marginality they face.

Founded by Betawi religious and intellectual leaders, FBR has a vision to build a united and competitive Betawi community, while upholding Islamic values.

The marginalization of the Betawi community itself has been going on for a long time, the roots can be traced since the colonial period until now. This process not only has an impact on the demographic aspect, but also culturally.

Although in 1930 the Betawi tribe dominated Jakarta, over time, massive migration from various regions has changed the composition of the city's population.

With the vision of creating a just and prosperous Betawi community, the FBR Ormas always strives to realize the mission of fostering a society with noble character and legal awareness.

Through various community empowerment programs, FBR is committed to improving the quality of life of the Betawi community and contributing to the progress of the nation.

The focus of FBR's struggle, reported from a book entitled, Traces of the Kiai's Step: Guarding the Republic from the Land of Betawi Here are the important points:

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