History of Traditional Games stilts

stilts is a traditional game tool made of bamboo rod with 2 selengan adult size, whereas for lower pedestal rather large bamboo. This game is not foreign, Mekipun in various regions in the know with the name that is different. today already difficult to find, either in the village or in the city, stilts game itself has existed since time immemorial and is a game that requires skill and balance the body.

History of Traditional Games stilts

This time the review will set History History stilts traditional game which is one of those games that people we must guard its existence. Stilts is a traditional Indonesian game is not known for certain where it came from, but can be found in various regions with different names such as: some parts of West Sumatra with the name of the Tengkak-tengkak Tengkak (limping), which in Bengkulu Ingkau means shoes bamboo and in Central Java with stilt name derived from the name of a long-legged bird. Stilts itself comes from Lampung language meaning beheaded sandals made of bamboo elliptic. In the language of Banjar in South Kalimantan called batungkau.

Stilts game itself is very unique because it takes skill and balance to your body when to ride, so not everyone both adults and children can play stilts. Bentu stilts adjusted to the wearer according to the wearer's age, when the play was the Adult then pembuatanya length and height, while for children the shape and size, too short. Stilts are made of bamboo rods with a length of approximately 2.5 meters. Approximately 50 cm from the bottom, made a beachhead flat feet with a width of approximately 20 cm.

Player

Stilts games can be categorized as children's games. In general, this game was done by boys aged 7-13 years. Number of players 2-6 people.

Place and Gaming Equipment

The stilts game does not need a place (field) that specifically. It can be played anywhere, as long as on the ground. So, be on the beach, in the field or on the road. Tilako vast arena game is just along 7-15 meters and a width of about 3-4 meters.

The equipment used was a brick two bamboo sticks (volo vatu) relatively straight and old with each length between 1.5-3 meters. How to make are as follows. At first bamboo is cut into two parts each of length about 2 ½ -3 feet. After that, another bamboo cut again into two parts with each measure about 20-30 cm to be used as a footrest. Furthermore, one segment of a length of bamboo hollowed bamboo insert sized for short. After a footrest attached to bamboo, bamboo is then ready for use.

Game Rules

Stilts game rules can be divided into two, namely running race each other down and match for each other by bamboo legs flail. Race racing is usually done by children aged between 7-11 years with a number of 2-5 people. Meanwhile, another game to knock the opponent is usually done by children between the ages of 11-13 years using a system of competition.

Games course

If just a racing game (race), it begins with the establishment of 3-4 players in the starting line while climbing bamboo respectively. For children who lack high stilts or just learning to play, they can ride on the perch or using the new stairs and walked toward the starting line. When ready, others who do not come into play to give the cue to begin the game. Hear the cue, the players would run toward the finish line. Players who reach the finish line first is declared the winner.

Whereas, if the game is aimed at pitting bamboo each player, starting with the selection of the two players who carried a discussion / consensus. After that, they will stand face. When ready, the other participants who have not had a turn playing will give you the cue to begin the game. Hear the cue, both players will start complaining bamboo they drive. Players who can knock your opponent out of bamboo thrown off declared the winner.

Cultural Values

Cultural values ​​inherent in the game stilts are: hard work, perseverance, and sportsmanship. The value of hard work reflected the spirit of the players are trying to be able to defeat his opponent. Ductility values ​​reflected in the creation of a tool that is used to run that require tenacity and perseverance to be balanced and easy to use for running. And, the value of sportsmanship is reflected not only the attitude of the players who do not cheat during the game, but also willing to accept defeat gracefully.