Traditional Games in Malaysia

I have done my research on the traditional games in Malaysia.
Below are some information.
Please enjoy! :)

WAU

The word ‘wau’ was derived from the arabic letter ‘wau’ as the shape of the wing resemblances to the outline of the particular letter.  It was also said that the farmer in the past used wau  as a scarecrow to ward off the birds from their paddy fields. In Malaysia, the most popular of all the waus is the ‘wau bulan’. 


Congkak

Congkak (congklak) is a mancala game of malay origin played in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Southern Thailand and also some parts of Sumatra and Borneo.

The word congkak was believed originated from the old Malay ‘congak’, gives meaning as mental calculation that was practised in this game. It was considered that a good player will have an advantage in collecting points to win the game when the player calculates a few steps in advance.

It is was a historical and heritage kind of traditional game - unique and different. The game was inherited from the great grand generation of descendants before world of civilisation.

GASING

Gasing is a giant spinning top that weighs approximately 5kg or 10lbs and may be large as a dinner plate. This game is usually played traditionally before the rice harvest season. The player requires strengths, co-ordination and skills to play this game. The top is set spinning by unfolding rope that has been wound around it. Then, it is scooped off the ground, whilst still spinning, using bat with a centre slit and transferred onto a low post with a mental receptacle. If expertly hurled, it can spin for up to 2 hours. (WOW!)

Gasing or top spinning is split into two (2) categories. One is for ornamental purposes and while the other is for playing.

Research done by: Yu Hang