Traditional Games
Traditional Malay games usually require craft skills.
Sepak Raga and kite flying are among traditional games that were mentioned in the Malay Annals played by nobilities and royalties of Malacca Sultanate .
Sepak Raga aka Sepak Takraw
Sepak Raga (now known as Sepak Takraw ) is one of the most popular Malay games and has been played for centuries. Traditionally, Sepak raga was played in circle by kicking and keeps aloft the rattan ball using any part of the body except the arms and hands. It is now recognized as Malaysia ’s national sport and played in the international sporting events such as Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games .
Other popular game is top spinning which usually played after the harvest season. A great skill of craftsmanship is required to produce the most competitive Gasing(top), some of which spin for two hours at a time.
Sepak Raga and kite flying are among traditional games that were mentioned in the Malay Annals played by nobilities and royalties of Malacca Sultanate .
Sepak Raga aka Sepak Takraw
Sepak Raga (now known as Sepak Takraw ) is one of the most popular Malay games and has been played for centuries. Traditionally, Sepak raga was played in circle by kicking and keeps aloft the rattan ball using any part of the body except the arms and hands. It is now recognized as Malaysia ’s national sport and played in the international sporting events such as Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games .
Other popular game is top spinning which usually played after the harvest season. A great skill of craftsmanship is required to produce the most competitive Gasing(top), some of which spin for two hours at a time.
This is the Sepak Takraw ball. It is made of rattan. One of our team members (Hasan) is a very good player for this sport. He had won countless of games during the inter-school competition!
Kite flying is also one of the most played games in Malacca.
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