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PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL KERCANG
Taman Eko Rimba, Sungai Temiggol Kahang, Kluang, Johor
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Introduction and history
Kercang is a Malay traditional game played using an object called kercang. The kercang is made of coils of rattan arranged in various shapes. In the past, the game was played by the Orang Asli (Jakun ethnic group) and Malays in the interior of the Endau Forest.
Kercang game functions as entertainment for their visitors. It is always played by the Jakun tribe for their visitors, competitions and yearly festivals.
The philosophy of kercang is to test one’s mind to find one’s way back if lost in jungles or forests. The arrangement of the rattan represents forest valleys, gorges, hills and ranges. The winner of the game is the fastest player freeing the rope stuck in the middle of the kercang.
Reference Source
i. Bahan
Bacaan : EkoPelancongan dan Transformasi Sosial Komuniti Orang Asli Di
Endau-Rompin, Kamaruddin M.Said
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State JKKN Contact Information
Puan Nor Hafizah Hassan
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Johor
Aras 6 Kiri, Wisma PERKESO
No 26, Jalan Susur 5
Off Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Larkin
80200 Johor Bahru
JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM
07-224 8270 / 223 1249
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