What's Your Favorite Traditional Game?

1. Benteng

Benteng is a game that played by two groups, respectively - each consisting of four up to eight people. Each group to choose a place as a headquarters, usually a pillar, or pillars of stone as a 'benteng' (fortess).

The main objective of this game is to attack and take over the 'stronghold' opponent by touching the pole or pillar that has been chosen by the opponent and shouting fort. The victory also could be achieved with a 'captive' all members of the opponent by touching their bodies. To determine who is entitled to 'trap' and the 'captive' is determined from the last time when the 'trap' or 'captive' touched 'fortress' of their own - each.

2. Congklak

Congklak is a traditional game which is known by various names in all of Indonesia. Usually in the game, a type of clam shells are used as seed Congklak and if not there, sometimes it is also used seeds from the plants.

Games Congklak done by two people. In their game board using a board called Congklak and 98 (14 x 7), fruit seeds, called beans or fruit Congklak Congklak. Generally Congklak boards made of wood and plastic, while the seed is made from shellfish shells, seeds, rocks, marbles, or plastic. On board there are 16 fruit Congklak aperture consisting of 14 small holes facing each other and the two big holes on both sides. Each of seven small holes in the side of players and big holes in the side kananya regarded as belonging to the player.

At the beginning of the game every little hole filled with seven seeds. Two players face, one can choose the starting aperture will be taken and put one into the hole on his right and so on. When the seeds out in a small pit that contains the seeds of others, he can take those seeds and proceed to fill, can be discharged in a large aperture of hers so she can continue by selecting a small aperture in the side. when discharged at a small hole in the side so he quit and took all the seeds on the opposite side. But when stopped at an empty hole in the side of the opponent so he quit and not gain anything.

The game is considered finished when it no longer seeds that can't be taken (all seeds are placed in a large pit two players). The winner is to get the highest number of seeds

3. Dor Tap

Dor Tap is a game similar to hide and seek, but played by the two groups. First group managed to hide the name of the opponent which may imply that the opponent is hit by gunfire. The game ends when one group had been shot.

4. Galah Asin or Gobak Sodor

Gobak Sodor is a kind of game from the Indonesian region. This game is a game of the group which consists of two groups, where each team consists of 3-5 people. The core game is facing opponents that can not pass over the line to the last line in a back and forth, and to win all group members should complete the process of back and forth in a predetermined area of the field.

This game is usually played on badminton courts with reference to existing lines or also by using rectangular field with a size of 9 x 4 m, divided into six sections. Boundary lines of each part is usually marked with chalk. Group members who got their turn to take care of this field is divided into two, namely members of the group guarding the border line of horizontal and vertical lines. For group members who have a duty to maintain the horizontal boundary line, then they will try to hinder their opponents who are also trying to bypass border line which has been determined as a free boundary. For group members who have a duty to maintain vertical lines (usually only one person), then this person has access to the entire vertical lines located in the middle of the field. This game is very exciting at the same time very difficult because each person must always be on guard and ran as fast as possible if necessary to achieve victory.

5. Gasing

Gasing (Spinner) is a toy that can rotate on the shaft at some point. Spinner is the oldest toy found in various archaeological sites and still be recognized. In addition to the toys of children and adults, kazoos are also used for gambling and prediction of fate.

Most tops are made of wood, although often made of plastic, or other materials. Wood carved and shaped up to be part of a top agency. Strap tops are generally made of nylon, while the traditional top rope made from bark. Long strap tops vary depending on the length of the playing arm

6. Kasti or Gebokan.

Performed two games of this group using a tennis ball as a means to shoot your opponent and piles of stone to have been prepared. Anyone who managed to pile up stones quickly without punches the ball is the group that won the game. At the beginning of the game, first determined which group would be the beginning and the group of guards who chased the suit. Groups who become guardians must immediately catch the ball as soon as possible after the pile of fallen rocks by the group being pursued. If the ball had touched the opponent, then the group whose members guard touched the ball into the rock pile. Cooperation is needed antaranggota group sports like softball or baseball.

7. Layangan,

Layangan or kite is flying kites in the air. In the dry season in Indonesia, the children always played a kite for big wind.

8. Hide and Seek

Starting with Hompimpa to determine who the "cat" (as a search of his friends who were hiding). The cat was later will close my eyes or turn around while counting to 25, usually he's facing a wall, tree or anything what so she would not see their friends move to hide. After a count of ten, he began looking for his friends in action is.

If he finds his friend, he will call his name he found it. What is that, when he sought, he usually had to leave the place (base?). Place when touched by another friend who was hiding the batallah all the friends who found, meaning that he must repeat again, where-friends-friends who have met and will be released into hiding again. Then the cat will be counted and search again.

The game finished after all the friends found. And the first was found to be the next cat.

There is one more term in this game, the 'fire' referred to here is when a friend caught by a cat who hid the cat due to being told by friends that have been found in cats ahead of hiding.

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9. Yo-yo

Yoyo is a game that is composed of two discs the same size (usually made of plastic, wood or metal) connected to an axis, where the coiled rope is used. One end of the rope attached to the axis, while the other one is free and usually given a link. Yo-yo game is one game that is popular in many parts of the world. Although generally considered a child's game, not a few adults who have professional skills in playing the yo-yo.

Yo-yo played with by linking the free end of the rope on the middle finger, holding the yo-yo, and threw it down with a smooth motion. When the rope stretched out on the axis, giroskopik effects will occur, which gives time to do some movement. By moving the wrist, the yo-yo may be returned into the hands of players, where the rope will be re-rolled in the gap axis

10. Balap Karung (Sack race)

Balap karung is one of the popular traditional race on the day Indonesia's independence. A number of participants required to enter the lower body into a sack and then raced to the finish line.

Although often criticized for being spurred an unhealthy competitive spirit and as a rah-rah events, sack races remain prevalent, as well as climbing race nut, clogs, and eating crackers.

Sack race was also appreciated by newcomers from abroad by directly involved in this race.

Traditional Games Day By Day

“Cublak cublak suweng, suwenge ting gelenter mambu ke tundung gude, pak empong lela lelo sopo guwu ndhelik ake. Sir.. sir pong del’e gosong sir… sir… pong del’e gosong“.

The sentence above is a handful of songs that accompany the children perform a traditional game called "Cublak Cublak Suweng" where there is a child with their tummies and other children who lifted their hands in the back of the stomach of the child is, while my other hand to play something every hand is up. After the song finished, the child face down on the back stood up and guess who among the children who lifted the hand holding the object that was previously played.

That traditional game is one example of thousands of traditional games that exist in Indonesia. However, these traditional games are now becoming gradually being eroded, especially in big cities and probably for the kids today who are not familiar with many traditional games when the game is the legacy of the ancestors of the people of Indonesia. Growing unpopularity of traditional games is caused not have many games that the emergence of more attractive and pleasing to the kids today and all these games are pure products outside Indonesia. For example dibanjirinya Indonesia in the PlayStation (PS) which is a product from Japan which has now reached a third version. With so many electronic and non electronic games are fun and entertaining in the market of Indonesia, then gradually increasing the presence of a traditional game sidelined.

It can not be denied that the games are now flooding the Indonesian market is more interesting, attractive, entertaining compared to the traditional game and will make many children spend most of his time with these games. In addition, many parents now prefer to buy game-electronic and non electronic games to children than to teach their children traditional games that had been done by these parents. For some reason there is no time to teach due to busy with work or because they think these games are outdated and need not be taught to their children.

Parents ambition or children's desire

There is one drug advertising from drug manufacturers in which the scene is as follows: there is a child who has just returned from a course the violin and then direct the child is learning and learning while the child's mother approached and asked what he was doing the child. The boy answered with a languid tone of experiencing heat illness. The first time I saw the ad, my heart began to tingle with the question, why manufacturers are making these ads? Is it just for the mere promotion or there is a moral message to be conveyed?

If we look at the habits that are now commonly performed by the parents towards their children is the parents want their children this course and that, so for me this ad is a moral message or maybe even subtle allusions to the parents. Does this course and that that in fact spent time and effort the child is an selection from the child or the ambitions of the parents in the formation and development of their children. Do parents ever democracy with the child to determine which ones loved by their children. For some children may be happy with the choice of their parents but some others may not be pleased with the choice of their parents. Children also have the right to determine what they want to do. In determining the choice, children were taught to her "execution" of a number of options presented in front of the child. In addition, children are also taught to be responsible towards the options that have been chosen if the choice was wrong.

Many considerations and fear in the hearts of parents and it is fair because the children are their sweet heart and treasure for them. Maybe their childtren would choose this option and it's where the child is not in accordance with the wishes of the parents so that parents prefer a model of "dictator in the home" rather than "democracy in the household." Many parents often ask the child for the course what you want to learn because they think if their child this course or courses that will make their children smarter, more talented, more and more reasons. But rarely heard the question "Son, you want a game which is it?" The question will sound if the parent and the child was in the game area. It can not be denied that this course and the course can assist in the development of the child. Example is the abacus. This course helps children to count with a super fast.

Child Development Through Traditional Games

Many parents thinks that course or learn something in the non-formal classes are more useful than playing. Though much can be made use of the traditional game, one of which is the tools that are easily available and allows the children to make them. Besides teaching the children to release her creative ideas to create / mengkreasi traditional game with materials that are nearby. As a general Congkak seeds from shells can be replaced with whole grains; Congkak boards do not have to use wooden boards with holes but can be replaced by punching holes in the ground so as to resemble the form Congkak board. Or for dampu game can now be done at home with boxes of existing floor or field replacement debagai cork box (http://www.sahabatnestle.co.id). This example is one form of creativity from the child to respond to what's around them.

Positive side of that is owned by traditional games such as the First, the game gave birth to a child always feel joy. In these games appear in full soul of the child. Cheerful mood, always happy to give birth and constructed to produce an enjoyable time together. This is the seed of the people who "guyup harmony" it begins. Games are rarely useful for itself. Second, the communality is built together. That is, for the sake of the game can take place fairly, they organize themselves to make the rules of the game among the children themselves. In this context, the children began to learn to obey rules that they make themselves and mutually agreed. On one hand, children learn to obey the rules of play for fairplay, on the other hand, they practice making rules of the game itself. In the meantime, if there are children who do not comply with the rules of the game, he'll get a social sanction from others. Within this framework, children start learning to live with each other or living bersosial. However, on the other hand, if he wanted to admit his mistake, another friend who was willing to take it again. A form of learning to forgive and accept the return of those who had admitted his guilt (reconciliation). Third, continue to hone the skills of the child, the child is conditioned to make a game of any material that has been available in the vicinity. Thus, muscle or sensory-motor will be more refined as well. On the part of others, creative processes is the first step to hone creativity and imagination of children obtained a growth room. Fourth, the use of the material game, was always inseparable from nature. This gave birth to the interaction between children and the environment so close. Unity with nature is an important part of the process of introducing young people to the environment. Fifth, the relationships that are so closely will give birth to appreciation of the fact of human life. Nature becomes something that is lived existence, inseparable from the reality of human life. Appreciation that has shaped the perspective and appreciation for totality pendang way of life (cosmology). This perspective became known as part of the traditional man's spiritual side. Sixth, through the game people began to know the model of participatory education. That is, children have the opportunity develop in accordance with the growth stages of his soul. In this sense, children with parents or teachers have an egalitarian position, are both positioned as the owner of the experience, as well as jointly formulate also among them. (Http://www.simpuldemokrasi.com, Talkshow RRI X "Exploring Traditional Children Games Child In Character Formation").

Some examples of traditional games in Indonesia and manfat that can be taken are as follows: DAMPU, the game is generally played by children of school age, both men and women. Main dampu not require the equipment to be purchased, simply played on the field by making the surface plots of land in accordance with the agreed form using either lime or broken roof tiles or whatever. Other tools used were flat objects such as stones, broken tiles, bottle caps and other digepengkan as seeds. The core game is a flat stone thrown into a box should not be out or on the boundary line of the box, and then hopping on one foot in the box may not rocky without stepping on the line and rock the other participants. After turning the child must be picked up stones by staying on one foot and then jumped back up to the start line. Benefits: To train the body's equilibrium, to train their visual skills, enhance the ability of motor planning (planning of motion), enhancing the ability of differentiation based on sensory texture of palpability. Congkak, or by any other name dhakon is a game for two people. In essence the game is to fill every hole on the board Congkak with seeds one by one, without missing or there may be filled with more than one. Performed in turn until all the grains that are discharged. Congkak game winner is the owner of the largest grain in the late game. Benefits: fine motor manipulation skills, train the concentration, the nature of sportsmanship educate children, train the ability to manage strategy, means learning to count, to train the coordination of two sides of the body.

Traditional games and Copyright

So many traditional games in Indonesia and so many benefits that can be drawn from these games will be very unfortunate if the traditional game of ancestral heritage of the Indonesian people were missing. And would be very unfortunate if the traditional game, which is one characteristic of the Indonesian nation is claimed by other nations as their traditional game. The Indonesian nation has cheated tern characteristic that has been claimed by other nations. Tempe that has been claimed by the United States, batik which has been claimed by Malaysia and the song Rasa Sayange which had also claimed by Malaysia. Will the traditional game also claimed by another nation?

In the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 19 Year 2002 Regarding Copyright on Article 1 paragraph (3) that pertained Creation is science, art or literature, and in Section Three of Article 10 paragraph (2) explained that "The State holds the Copyright on folklore and the culture of the people who belong together, like a story, tale, tale, legend, chronicle, songs, handicrafts, choreography, dance, calligraphy, and other artwork. " While the explanation to the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 19 Year 2002 on Copyright explain the explanation II. Article By Article Article 10 Paragraph (2) that "Folklor intended as a collection of traditional creations, whether made by groups and individuals in society, which shows the social and cultural identity based on the standards and values of the spoken or hereditary followed, including: a. folklore, folk poetry; b. folk songs and traditional musical instruments; c. folk dances, traditional games, d. art results include: paintings, drawings, carvings, sculptures, mosaics, jewelry, handicrafts, clothing, musical instruments and traditional weaving. " Very clearly that what is meant is a collection of folklore and traditional creations that show social and cultural identities based on standards and values followed by the spoken or were hereditary, but for some reason the state did not include traditional games into the scope of folklore. Does the state consider that traditional games are not important or do not have the commercial side so it does not need to be incorporated into the scope of folklore.

I tried to guess what will happen if this falls into the traditional game of other nations. I can imagine, many schools will be exposed to criminal cases only because such a traditional game taught his students. Maybe the shadow is too extreme, but at least the schools will pay a copyright on the work of their own fathers to other nations just to teach the traditional game. How ironic that the people of Indonesia told to pay his own property that has been seized by other nations. If this occurs, the more expensive the cost of education in Indonesia. If schools do not want to teach the game, it will be gone at least one characteristic of Indonesia because the Indonesian peoples who will come not recognize Indonesia's traditional games. Does the government of Indonesia bear to see their country-random scrambled by another country? Will the typical out all the Indonesian state assets stolen by another nation?

Book: 100 + Indonesia Traditional Games

The old games were actually very good for the child's physical and mental training. Indirectly, the children will be stimulated creativity, dexterity, leadership, intelligence, and breadth of their horizons through a traditional game.

But unfortunately as time advances, the games are beneficial for these children is becoming obsolete and even forgotten. Children lulled by television and video games are apparently a lot of negative effects for children, both in terms of health, psychological or decreasing the concentration and enthusiasm for learning.

The presence of this book can provide solutions so that the kids go back cheerful, compact, active and energetic as its predecessors. With 100 more alternatives tardisional games, both indoors and outdoors, children will be challenged to conquer every game in this book. Not only that, every game listed on the skill level that makes it easy for trainers, parents, teachers to choose games based on the benefits and purposes. Plus important information on the dangers of the era of the glass screen of the physical and psychological health of children, such as macular degeneration disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nintendo Apylepsi, and so forth.

This book is a must read for parents or teachers who expect their children more energetic, mentally and physically ready to face the challenge of the times.

Another Meaning of Gobak Sodor

Business World Games reversed Gobak Sodor ..

In addition to being together, we can also learn to work together in a compact between a guard and another guard so that the opponent does not lose control to escape from the confines us. On the other hand for an excellent runner, there are still many doors that opens when one feels the gap has closed. Do not despair if one feels there is a guarded door, because there's another door that is ready to receive our arrival, the important thing we want to try and act immediately. Remember that there are always opportunities, although sometimes a little probability value.
In addition we can take lessons for the business world, in fact this game also contains a spiritual meaning.

Games Gobak the Spiritual Values of Sodor ....

"O my children, do not enter from one gate, but enter from different doors is different" (Q.12: 67)
Properties back and forth frequently associated with heart (in Arabic called qalb), because the location in the heart of faith, then the usual levels of faith are also sometimes like a wave going up and down, for that we must nurture our faith so that the linear rate to a level of perfection. This means that faith is a continuous struggle demand, without interruption.
On the way to the Absolute to open tabirnya, we need to follow the way (shariah). We may not be up to the absolute truth, because we are merely relative. Although it is not possible to reach the absolute truth, but we are required to consistently move toward the road that leads to Him. Sense of closeness to the Creator itself that makes us feel safe, peace and joy of faith (dzauq). The highest level of belief in this spirit can be understood through His Word:
"O thou soul of calm returned to the Lord with full willingness and given willingly, then join my servants, and enter into My Paradise" (Sura 89:27-30).

What is Gobak Sodor?

Do you remember the Indonesian traditional game which called Gobak Sodor?

Why is it called gobak Sodor? We might think because this game back and forth through the doors. In the Dutch language term may mean the same gobak Sodor with the word in English "Go Back Through the Door", some call it Galasin, could have adapted the language of the Dutch language if the language was translated to English to "Last Go In", unfortunately the words only a fictitious by someone.

Teens today might not be familiar with these types of games, because of modern games like video games, online games etc. Guard lines made with chalk as badminton courts, except that no duplicate lines.

Gobak Sodor consists of two teams, one team of three people. A rule of thumb is to intercept the opponent can not escape to the last line in a back and forth. To determine who is champion of all team members must complete the process of back and forth in a predetermined area of the field.

Team members who have a turn "guard" will maintain the field, the way is guarded by a horizontal line and there is also keeping the vertical boundary line. To guard duty horizontal line is trying to hinder their opponents who are also trying to bypass border line which has been determined as a free boundary. For those who get a job to maintain vertical lines then the task is to maintain the overall vertical lines located in the middle of the field.



This game is very interesting, fun and very difficult because each person must always be on guard and ran as fast as possible if necessary to achieve victory. When we got out of the last lines we become free or in Indonesian language familiar with: merdekaa .. this is what we want to go ..

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