Week 6 Materials

Introduction to Indonesian Traditional Games

Traditional game from Sulawesi

Learners!! this week we'll delve further in understanding two Indonesian Traditional Games that originated from the island of Sulawesi.

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You will be given explanation through slides and then there'll be pop-up quiz along the way to exercise our knowledge and understanding about the materials given!!

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Paraga is a traditional game which is also a combination of sports and traditional arts from Makassar, South Sulawesi. The traditional game of Sepak Raga, which involves foot-based combat, is referred to as “Ma'raga '' in the Bugis society. This game is different from the other traditional sport game which is aiming for a competition, Paraga is just played for an attraction to show the skill of the player.

​PARAGA; Traditional Game

Multiple Choice

Among these arts, sports, and games. Which one is similar to paraga?

• Sepak Takraw

• Engklek

• Pencak Silat

• Baloga

A story that was passed down through generations in Kaemba Maros society tells a story about the origin of Paraga. It is believed that Paraga appeared in a village called Ujung Bulo, a paraga village in Kaemba Maros. This village was visited by the KIng (Karaeng) of the Kingdom of Gowa, who spread Islam and brought traditional musical instruments like the gong and the drum (Ganrang). Consequently, Paraga perfromances are now accompanied by these instruments rather than the ususal movements that they were previously. In addition, it has been revealed that Paraga was used to introduced Islam to Kaemba ever since.

In south sulawesi, Paraga is still played until today. It is frequently played at a cultural ceremonies/festivals and wedding parties particularly in the region of Gowa, Maros, and Makassar. Moreover, it is also held at the international level to represent South Sulawesi. In addition, the Islamic tradition is still strongly associated with the Paraga game's attractions to this day. Whenever players participated in a Paraga attraction they frequently said "Laillahaillahllah"

Multiple Choice

In Paraga Game formation, how many rows is required to be formed by the team?

• 3

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

based on the description and facts about paraga in previous slides. Paraga is a traditionall game from the province of South Sulawesi that is considered as a popular traditional game

• True

• False

​MACUKKE

Multiple Choice

Both paraga and Macukke are traditional game that came originally from South Sulawesi and are considered as intangible cultural heritage. Based on the rules of both games, what do they have in common?

• Both games are played individually

• Both games are played with 2 people or more

Multiple Choice

As a source of entertainment and tradition that is passed down through generation, here are a few important aspects that are needed when you're playing these games, except

• Teamwork

• Concentration

• Selfishness