KETINGTING
Ketingting game, also known as a game 'Buat Rumah Batu',
'Tinting' and 'ciak Tingting' is one of the Malay cultural heritage which is
still popular nowadays. It’s a children's game that is not only entertainment,
but also beneficial for mental and physical development to the players. This
game was practiced especially by rural communities that still maintain their
ancestral heritage.
HISTORY
According
to the study of History, ketingting game, started during the Roman Empire.
Ketingting introduced among the Roman soldiers as military training who honed
physical the strength and resilience. During the training, the soldiers
will run while carrying heavy sacks and reliable method that can enhance the agility
and resilience of their feet. By leveraging this training, the soldiers can
survive longer. When Rom children see the training, they begin to imitate
their warriors training to create and modify ketingting game. The warrior
training structure transformed into a kind of interesting games among
children.
OTHER TERMS FOR KETINGTING
Alaska
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Alaskan / Hopscotch
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Argentina
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Rayuela
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Aruba
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Pele
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Bolivia
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La Thunkuna
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India
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Ekaria Dukaria
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Indonesia
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One Leg Jump
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Jerman
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Templehupfen
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Malaysia
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Ketingting / Buat Rumah
Batu
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Netherlands
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Hinklebaan
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New York
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Potsy
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Source : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhILZKkCDwQ
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