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Traditional Games Family Picnic
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Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) and 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 4:00p.m. – 6:30p.m.
Why picnic:
To provide an opportunity for members of the public (family & friends) to
interact and have fun whilst learning about local culture.
To foster and enhance good relations among the community, which is a prerequisite
for social harmony and unity in the state.
To raise awareness and involvement in our traditional cultural games.
Traditional Games:
1. Batak Lampong
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.
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.
2. 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.

3. 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.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
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 group games.
7. How many persons per group
Depending on the game, can be 2 to 4 persons per group.
8. What should I wear
Sport’s wear if you are interested in participating in the
games. Otherwise, anything suitable for a picnic.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
9. Are there any other activities apart from the traditional
games
Yes, we will showcase other games such as rope skipping
(with stunts) and stick walking 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 below.
11. Where should I park my car
You can park at Sarawak Club, Civic Center or at the
Taman Budaya.
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: rwong@sdi.com.my / eveletterobin@sdi.com.my
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