Traditional Games in Malaysia

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Today, I would like to show you guys all kind of traditional games that are increasingly forgotten by the present generation in Malaysia. So, this time I want to introduce all kind of traditional games that are available in Malaysia. Enjoy!

Layang-layang/Wau

Unlike ordinary kite flying, Wau contain elements of traditional Malay culture, especially in the shape of a kite itself. Usually kite flying is performed after harvesting season. This activity is also done by fishermen when they are unable to go to the sea.  Among the types of kites are Baruk, Quail, Bird and the famous of all is Wau Bulan

Congkak

The game is a kind of conceited traditional Malay game that favored by women and children. Instead of wooden Congkak Board, the ground can be dig to play Congkak. While the seeds are consisted of marbles, pieces of rubber, saga seeds, pebbles and etc. Each board can be played by two people.

Ceper/Penutup Botol

It is type of game that can be played at home. The aim of the game is to collect the highest point. The number of players in this game can consist of one or more players/teams. The equipment used in this game is five (5) bottle caps. Its courts requires any form of flat surfaces.

Dam Aji

Also known as Draughts, this type of game can be played at home. The aim of the game is to beat your opponent by gathering maximum possible number of pieces from your opponent. The number of players is consist of two people. The equipment used in this game are pieces and checkered board.

Gasing

Top spinning is a suitable for game for young men and adults. However, there are also different types of the top such as gasing kecil which is usually played by children. Top is divided into two types, namely 'Malay top' and 'China tops'. In the past, top spinning is a game that gets a lot of public attention and consist of many fans. Besides playing as a leisure during a pass time, this game is can enhanced as a match or competition between villages, districts and state levels.

Galah Panjang

Galah Panjang is a type a game that can be played at the field. The purpose and goal of the game is to beat your opponent by obtaining number of ‘Bilon’. This game require a team and every team must consist of five (5) players (four (4) players and one (1) reserved). This is decided by being a 'Defence' team or a 'Forward' team. Galah Panjang can be played on the flat and smooth ground.

Ketingting/Teng Teng

The aim of the game is to balance the body to the Match / Baseline. The number of players consist of 3 players or more. The equipment used in this game is Gundu / Tagan. Any flat surface or ground can be used to play Ketingting. The Ketinting consists of 9 squares that is measuring 40 cm in each sides. The length of the squares are 5 meters.

Sorok-sorok

This game is played during leisure. In some places it is called by the name of ‘main ibu’ 'or ‘main induk'. The game of hide and seek is played by at least two people and it is suitable to be played by ten people. Usually, this game is more appropriate to be played by boys. However, there is also a lot of girls who play hide and seek. The aim of this game is to find players who hid himself/herself in a hiding spot.

Guli

The game of marbles was well loved by children all over the place in Malaysia. It does not require a large area or field. Usually in the villages, the children will be playing marbles at the yard. The game has no particular season. This game requires any round object made of stone. Typically there are 2 types of rounded marbles which are stone marble and limestone marble.



By : Nur shazliwani bt shaidan