Traditional Games: Why picnic: - Sarawak Development Institute

Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) & Sarawak Development Institute (SDI) in collaboration with
Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) will be organizing a Traditional Games Family Picnic (TGFP) on 25
August 2013 @ Sunday at the Kuching Amphitheatre from 3:00p.m. – 6:30p.m.
YAB Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib
Mahmud,
Chief Minister of Sarawak &
Chairman, Board of Trustees,
Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak
will be launching the picnic at
4:00p.m.
Why picnic:
To provide an
for members of the public (family & friends) to
and have whilst learning about local culture.
To foster and enhance good relations among the community, which is a prerequisite
for and in the state.
To raise and in our traditional cultural games.
1. Batak Lampong
Traditional Games:
Batak Lampong is a traditional sport of the Iban in Sarawak. Batak means pull in
the Iban language while Lampong refers to a light and medium length piece of wood. It is a
traditional sport where two persons sit flat on the ground to compete by pulling on the wood.
This traditional sport was in the past held at the “pemetong” of the door (door divider) if it was
held in a house. Traditionally in the longhouse, the loser has to drink tuak. The purpose of this
sport is to test the strength of players and to strengthen community relations in the
longhouse. This sport is usually held during the Gawai Festival.
2. Sumpit/Blowpipe
Sumpit is a blowpipe used by the indigenous ethnic groups in Sarawak in the past
to hunt for animals in the jungle. The sumpit and the darts are made from
different materials such as wood and bamboo as well as fiber glass. Sumpit has
become one of the traditional games for competition in Sarawak and is enjoyed
by people from all walks of life.

3. Tating Lawi (Sepak Bulu Ayam)
Originated from China, this is a simple game of kicking a
feathered soft ball as many times as possible to prevent it
from falling to the ground. It can be played in a group or on
individual basis. It was a popular means of relaxation and
exercise for the ancient Chinese generals.
4. Boling Kelapa (Coconut Bowling)
Bowling kelapa is a modified version of the real bowling game, using a coconut as the ball and plastic bottles as pins. Traditionally in
Sarawak, this game has been played by those who have no access to the real bowl and pins as it cost a penny to enter those
establishments. Compared to the real bowling ball, the coconut poses a challenge when it rolls as it is not totally round. Join this game and
be challenged by the coconut!
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
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1. Do I have to pay to join the family picnic?
No, it’s free!
2. Who can participate at this picnic?
Members of the public.
3. What should I bring?
Bring your own picnic mats, food and drinks. Bring
your family and friends, too.
4. What if I don’t know how to play the traditional
games?
There will be facilitators to demonstrate and
teach the games.
5. Are the games for competition as well?
Friendly competition among friends and families
and prizes will be given to winners.
6. Is it group or individual games?
It is both Individual and group games.
7. How many persons per group?
Depending on the game; for Batak Lampong it will
be individual game. For Tating Lawi, Sumpit &
Bowling kelapa it will be in a group of 3 persons.
8. What should I wear?
Sport’s wear if you are interested in participating
in the games. Otherwise, anything suitable for a
picnic.
9. Are there any other activities apart from the
traditional games?
Yes, we will showcase other games such as rope
skipping (with stunts), stick walking, chinese yoyo
demonstration or you can simply enjoy the picnic
with your loved ones/friends.
10. What should I do if I want to play the games or join
the picnic?
Register for the games and picnic by contacting
SDI’s office via telephone (Eve/Arina) or email at
the contacts given.
For further enquiries and details
Please follow us on www.yps.org.my or www.sdi.com.my
for picnic details and updates on the event.
Sarawak Development Institute
Kompleks AZAM, Jalan Crookshank,
93000 Kuching, Sarawak
Phone: +6082-415484/416484
Fax: +6082-412799/419799
E-Mail: eveletterobin@sdi.com.my / arinahani@sdi.com.my
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11. Where should I park my car?
You can park at Sarawak Club, Civic Center or at
the Taman Budaya.