Kemenbud held a gemspita event to preserve traditional games

Jakarta -The Ministry of Culture has held a nucantara cultural protection gema (gemspita) activity in the Dikbudristek complex Yard, Senayan, Jakarta. This activity was held in the context of cultural conservation, especially traditional games, as well as the 80th Indonesian Independence Day. The Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, directly opens the agenda and appreciates the implementation of the gemspita as a form of efforts to the Ministry of Education and Culture in the protection of the tradition that is the country’s identity. “Alhamdulillah this morning, in addition to the anniversary of 80 years with national songs, we can also hold traditional games and people’s dances. We can also witness to various independence competitions that enrich Indonesian independence,” Fadli said in a written statement on Sunday. Browse to continue with the content of the content also explained a number of traditional games that are disputed, one of which was Bambu Bethung Bamboo climb. According to Fadli, the Bethung Bamboo Climbing competition is a new innovation that is different from before, because Bambu Bethung is an environmentally friendly material. “Bethung bamboo climbing is environmentally friendly. If the areca nut climb, the areca nut after completion cannot be used,” Fadli explained. “But if bamboo betung can be used again for other things, such as for crafts of tables, chairs, and so on,” he continued. Gempita itself is a series of activities initiated by the Ministry of Education and Culture by working with the Indonesian Traditional Sports Community (Koti). In addition to organizing independence competitions, Gempita also offers traditional archipelago games, ranging from top matches, Congklak, Janur, Stumps, to Egrang. The general public, especially primary school children in the Jakarta area and surrounding areas, attended this activity. Gempita is expected to be a bridge of strengthening between the community and the government to promote Indonesian culture together. Through this event, Fadli hopes that the younger generation can continue to preserve traditional games as a form of love for the motherland, as national figures fight for national independence. “Of course we are very pleased that we can celebrate the 80th independence jointly. Hopefully we all always get health, and also the spirit to continue to promote Indonesia in our respective fields,” Fadli said. The Gempita series starts from the PANCA adventure, followed by the 17 Bambu Bethung climbing competition, a traditional game competition, painting with Indonesian artists, and will be closed at night with a marionet show Ki Bagong Darmono. Representative of Koti member Maria Ulfa appreciated the initiation of the Ministry of Education and Culture in holding Gempita activities. In addition to preserving traditional games, Gempita is also a place for intergeneration unit that will continue the culture of ancestral heritage. “We hope that all children can be more familiar with traditional games. From the local level, and hopefully traditional games can also be famous at international level,” Mary explained. “Koti will continue to be in control, facilitate traditional games and try to socialize,” he continued. One of the traditional participants in the game, Abid, also shared his impressions during the competition. “Very happy, cool here too, so you can get to know and play different types of traditional games,” he concluded. Also watch the video ‘Repetition of the red and white flag in the Indonesian aquarium pangandaran’: (PRF/EGA)