Betawi Traditional Games
- On 01 Apr 2021
Sack Race, a Dutch 'Legacy' Game
Sack race, the game that is often played on the anniversary of Indonesia's independence on August 17, is actually Betawi traditional game. This game has been developing since the Dutch era. This is generally done at crowd events and celebrations.
In the past, this game was generally only done in elementary schools and villages. But in its development, currently this game still exists and is often held in schools, villages, and offices. This sack race is played by various groups of all ages.
The rules are alike with a running race, but must be in a sack. Participants can walk, run as long as they are in the sack, but jumping is the most common way to reach the finish line.
Participants must not block or bump into each other. This game often invites laughter because each other's efforts to win do not seem to be competing with each other. The participants are often seen laughing at each other. About falling is normal, getting up, standing up, and keep trying until you reach the finish line.
The value of hard work is reflected in this game, that all players struggle to reach the finish line and also sportsmanship because all players accept losing gracefully. Again, it does not matter to lose or win in the sack racing game, because the excitement excitement of the participants is the main thing.
The History of the Sack Racing Game
The name of this game is known in Rawa Barat Village, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. This game has existed since the Dutch colonial era, but it is not known exactly who created it and when. In the past, this game was played by children aged 6-12 years, before finally adults took part in this game. In essence, this game exists and is widely known even though this game dimmed in the Japanese colonial period.
Equipment Required for the Sack Race
In creativity, Betawi children use anything they can find in nature or in the environment to be used as material for them to play. In the sack race, Betawi children take advantage of unused rice sacks for playing. They select rice sacks that fit their body size and then look for a large area to play with. Usually they will look for land extending about 20 meters with a width of 3-4 meters and then this land is divided into five lanes.
In the past, this game was generally only done in elementary schools and villages. But in its development, currently this game still exists and is often held in schools, villages, and offices. This sack race is played by various groups of all ages.
The rules are alike with a running race, but must be in a sack. Participants can walk, run as long as they are in the sack, but jumping is the most common way to reach the finish line.
Participants must not block or bump into each other. This game often invites laughter because each other's efforts to win do not seem to be competing with each other. The participants are often seen laughing at each other. About falling is normal, getting up, standing up, and keep trying until you reach the finish line.
The value of hard work is reflected in this game, that all players struggle to reach the finish line and also sportsmanship because all players accept losing gracefully. Again, it does not matter to lose or win in the sack racing game, because the excitement excitement of the participants is the main thing.
The History of the Sack Racing Game
The name of this game is known in Rawa Barat Village, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. This game has existed since the Dutch colonial era, but it is not known exactly who created it and when. In the past, this game was played by children aged 6-12 years, before finally adults took part in this game. In essence, this game exists and is widely known even though this game dimmed in the Japanese colonial period.
Equipment Required for the Sack Race
In creativity, Betawi children use anything they can find in nature or in the environment to be used as material for them to play. In the sack race, Betawi children take advantage of unused rice sacks for playing. They select rice sacks that fit their body size and then look for a large area to play with. Usually they will look for land extending about 20 meters with a width of 3-4 meters and then this land is divided into five lanes.
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