Traditional Games in Singapore

What is one traditional game commonly played in Singapore?

• Fencing

• Kabaddi

• Sepak Takraw

• Ping Pong

Can you name a popular Singaporean childhood game?

• Dodgeball

• Frisbee

• Cricket

• Country Erasers

Why is the history of traditional games important in Singapore?

• To make these traditional games popular again

• Promote individualism over community values

• Preserve cultural heritage, promote social bonding, and provide insights into the values and beliefs of the society.

• Increase modernization efforts

What is the name of this childhood game?

(a)  

Name one traditional toy or game that is popular in Singapore.

• Pictionary

• Tic Tac Toe

• Hopscotch

• Five Stones

What is this traditional game called?

(a)  

What is the game that requires one to run after another, and played usually at the HDB blocks?

• hopscotch

• Police and Thief

• congkak

• skipping

Where do people usually buy toys or traditional games in Singapore?

• Popular shopping malls in Singapore

• Convenience stores at the void deck

• Bookshops

• Online shopping websites

What do playing toys or traditional games promote?

• Intelligence

• Optimism

• Tolerance

• Teamwork

Why is it important to preserve traditional games and toys in Singapore?

• There are no benefits to preserving traditional games and toys in Singapore

• Helps maintain cultural heritage, promote social interaction, and provides a link to the past for future generations.

• It lets tourists have a greater understanding of Singapore.

• Traditional games and toys are outdated and irrelevant in modern society