Traditional Children's Games Are Reappointed, BPIP Invites People To Preserve Culture Through CFD

Para anggota Seruni Kabinet Merah Putih, dan anak-anak dalam acar free day dalam rangka Hari Anak Nasional 2025, di Jakarta, Minggu (20/7/2025). (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Children's traditional games are a cultural heritage that is rich in the values of togetherness, creativity, and local wisdom.

In the midst of the widespread use of gadgets and digital games, the existence of games such as gobak sodor, hide and seek, congklak, and rope jumping is starting to be forgotten. In fact, this game is not only entertaining, but also educating and shaping children's character.

Responding to these challenges, the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP) held a special car free day to commemorate National Children's Day 2025 in Jakarta, Sunday (20/7), featuring 23 types of traditional games.

"We have about 2,600 types of traditional games. If we revive them together and introduce them to the world, this could be an extraordinary cultural power. Children can learn to socialize, discuss, and most importantly, stay away from dependence on gadgets," said Deputy Head of BPIP, Rima Agristina, as quoted by ANTARA.

Rima emphasized that Indonesia is one of the countries with the most traditional games in the world. Therefore, preserving this culture is a shared task, especially to support the growth and development of children who are physically and mentally healthy.

This activity is the result of collaboration between BPIP and several ministries, such as the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Religion, and the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The event carries the theme "Anak Great, Indonesia Strong, Towards Indonesia Gold 2045."

In his remarks, the wife of the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Selvi Ananda, invited the public to revive traditional games in order to introduce local culture to children from an early age.

"VIEWs such as soccer balls, sportspersons, and hide and hide are not just entertainment, but also a medium for character formation. This is a legacy full of mutual cooperation, sportsmanship, and imagination values. Let's introduce this game again to our children," said Selvi.

On this occasion, Selvi together with PPPA Minister Arifah Fauzi and the Chairperson of Seruni's Red and White Cabinet, Tri Tito Karnavian, participated in playing various traditional games with children. Some of what are played include dragon snakes, alleysing, congklak, damdas, galasin, jumping rubber straps, to mountain treads.

The event was also attended by a number of national figures such as the Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno, Mendikdasmen Abdul Mu'ti, Deputy Minister of PPPA Veronica Tan, and Deputy Minister of Komdigi Angga Raka Prabowo. Also present were members of the Seruni Red and White Cabinet such as Annisa Pohan, Katharine Grace Fadli Zon, and others.