The Silat Festival is a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural and artistic traditions of Pencak Silat. Much like our 2023 and 2019 festival, attendees can expect captivating demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and an immersive introduction to the depth and beauty of traditional Pencak Silat. Participants will have the rare opportunity to train with respected masters, learn traditional forms, and gain insight into the philosophy and heritage that shape the martial art.
| See highlights from 2023 Pencak Silat Festival. | See highlights from 2019 Pencak Silat Festival. |
Venue: 512 Herndon Pkwy, Herndon, VA 20170
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Cost: $20
**Click here to register today to reserve your space.**
Schedule (Tentative for October 11, 2025)
| Opening Ceremony/Demo | 10 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Angklung performance | TBA |
| Silat workshop – Satria Fighting Arts – Wona Sumantri (Rockville,MD)website | TBA |
| Silat workshop – ETS Silat – Darren Felsot (Lake Worth, FL)website | TBA |
| Silat workshop – Panglipur – Kai Lewis (Houston, TX) | TBA |
| Batik Exhibition | TBA |
| Batik workshop | TBA |
Closing Ceremony/Performances
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3:30 PM |
Transportation
- Airport – Dulles International Airport
- Metro Rail – Herndon station on Silver line.
Hotels
Walking Distance from the Venue
- Courtyard by Marriott Herndon Reston – 533 Herndon Parkway, Herndon,
VA 20170. Comfortable rooms, on-site restaurant, fitness center, and busi-
ness amenities. - Hyatt House Herndon/Reston – 467 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA
20170. Spacious suites, complimentary breakfast, fitness center, and sea-
sonal outdoor pool.
Places of Interests
| Washington, D.C. | Maryland | Virginia |
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