Let’s Live It Up The Traditional Games Of Our Culture
Nature of strong community in Malaysia
is shown in many of their traditional games and hobbies. This activity is still
performed by the local people on the afternoon or an evening when there is a
festive activity in the neighbourhood such as before or after the rice harvest
or on a marriage event.
Sepak Takraw
Also known as the sport of “sepak raga”,
it is a traditional ball game where a ball, made of bamboo, played by the
players using any part of the body except the arms and hands. There are two
types of “sepak takraw” which is circles and nets. Sepak raga is the original
form of the game where players form a circle and try to keep the ball in the
air as long as possible. It is also a modern version of the sport where the
ball was sent high over the net played by a team.
Wau
Wau is very popular kite flying
activity especially in Kelantan, East Coast of Malaysia. According to tradition,
It was flown after the rice harvest season; large wau is sometimes of humans
size - measuring 3.5 meters from head to tail. It is called so because its
shape is similar to the Arabic alphabet called "wau". With the
colorful and pattern-based flora and fauna, this kite looks so beautiful when
it is flying high on the sky.
Gasing
Gasing is a game of spin the thing.
Traditionally played before the rice harvest, the game requires strength,
coordination and skill. The top set spinning by pulling out the rope that was
tied around it. Then it picked up from the ground, while still spinning, using
a wooden paddle and moved to the lower pole with an iron container. If thrown
by a professional, it can be turned around for 2 hours.
There are many traditional games and
activities in our country. Not only it is able to fills leisure time with
beneficial things, it also could strengthen the community and it plays an
important role in shaping our country.
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