If most people today prefer social media than exercise, approximately how many of them still care about traditional sports? But in the end there are some people who might be interested in the traditional sports.

MARTIAL ARTS

         If Japan has karate and China has kungfu, then Indonesia has pencak silat. Yes, this one traditional sport is one of the most famous of Indonesia. The history of pencak silat may even be much older if we are based on the discovery of artifacts of weapons found in the classical period of Hinduism and Buddhism. Pencak Silat itself still contains elements of martial arts from China and India because from the beginning of its development, Malay culture also got many pangaruh from traders and immigrants who come from outside the island. Before becoming a sport as we know it today, Pencak Silat is one of the martial arts branches that became the identity of the Indonesian nation in the time of the kingdom. At that time, pencak silat popular because it is easy to learn and useful to defend themselves. and countries that are Indonesia's competitors in these branches are usually Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.


SEPAK TAKRAW

       Sepak Takraw is a traditional sport that is a combination of football and volleyball. Often also called football, Takraw's footage has been around since the day of Malacca Sultanate since 1400 and derived from South Sulawesi. This sport is played by two teams or teams consisting of 3 people. The applicable regulations are less similar to the volleyball as it is embracing the system of the point. The team that reaches the most powers is the winner. Fak Takraw is one of the traditional sports that is compared in sports events such as Sea Games and Asian Games. We should be proud because Indonesia is one of the champions of the burning in this branch. Sepak Takraw is one of the very difficult sports to be controlled for demanding the physical conditions of prime and high-level technical skills.


TUG OF WAR

         Who does not know sports tug of war? Yes, this one traditional sport is also very popular among the people of Indonesia because it is a sport that is often diperlombakan at independence or non-formal events such as gathering or outing. The sport is also very simple and does not cost much. You simply provide a rope long enough to be pulled by two teams, usually consisting of at least five people for each team. The game starts with a rope at the midpoint and each member of each team holds a rope on each side. After the whistle sounded, both teams will try to pull the ropes. Adu forces will occur and teams that are attracted to the midpoint will lose. In addition to the strengths of each team member, the selection of appropriate strategies can also affect the game's final outcome.


RUNWAY

       The Pathway is the only traditional sport done on the water on this list. Originating from Riau, Pacu lane is a boat race on a 1-kilometer track on the river surface held every year along with the celebration of the Indonesian independence day. This race is routinely held in Sungai Batamg Kuantan and is a tradiai that can not be separated from traditional society of Riau, especially Kuantan Singingi area. In the local language, the word path means boat, so the pacemaker means the runway of the boat. On the runway, the boats used generally have a length of 25 to 40 meters with a width of 1.3 to 1.5 meters. Depending on the size, each boat can contain 40 to 60 people. The boatmen also have their respective duties, from commanders who give instructions, boat drivers, rowers to singers who function to detect the rowing rhythms with the songs they sing. To add to the vibrant atmosphere, each boat is decorated with interesting and colorful decoration, generally themed dragon. Not surprisingly, the celebration of independence in Riau is one of the most festive annually. Pacu lane is also one of the sports that routinely competed in the event Sea Games and again we should be proud because Indonesia is one subscription gold medalist in this branch.


TUG OF WAR

        Who does not know sports tug of war? Yes, this one traditional sport is also very popular among the people of Indonesia because it is a sport that is often diperlombakan at independence or non-formal events such as gathering or outing. Fair enough to make sense because the tug-of-war sport basically demands teamwork and teamwork, things that can foster unity and bonds among the people involved. The sport is also very simple and does not cost much. You simply provide a rope long enough to be pulled by two teams, usually consisting of at least five people for each team. The game starts with a rope at the midpoint and each member of each team holds a rope on each side. After the whistle sounded, both teams will try to pull the ropes. Adu forces will occur and teams that are attracted to the midpoint will lose. In addition to the strengths of each team member, the selection of appropriate strategies can also affect the game's final outcome.


That's some kind of traditional Indonesian sport. There are some who still continue to be preserved even recognized as an official sport. But there are also some who have begun to be forgotten and even lost in society.

Behind it all, a great nation is a nation that is also able to maintain the identity of the nation and preserve it through the development of the times.

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