Malaysian’s strong sense of community is reflected in many of their traditional games and pastimes. These activities are still played by local children on cool afternoon and are also a communal activity during festivities. Below are some example of traditional games for Malay.
First
is Sepak takraw. Sepak takraw also be known as Sepak raga. It is traditional ball
game in which a ball made by weaving strips of bamboo is passed about using any
part of the body except the lower arms and hands. There are two main types of
sepak takraw that is sepak takraw bulatan(circle) and jarring(net). Sepak raga
bulatan is the original form in which players form a circle and try to keep the
ball in the air for as long as possible. Sepak takraw jaring is the modern
version in which the ball passed across a court over a high net.
Sepak Takraw Ball
Next
is congkak, game of mathematics played by womenfolk in ancient times that only
required dug out holes in the earth and tamarind seeds. Today, it is an oval
solid wood block with two rows of five, seven, or nine holes and two large
holes at both ends called “home”. Congkak, played with shells, marbles, pebbles
or tamarind seeds. It requires two players at a time.
Congkak
Congkak