Culture Corner Every Weekend

Published January 24th, 2008 in weekend activities

Congkak Demo At The Clock Tower.

Every weekend Tourism Promotion Unit under Briged Seni will have a cultural activities at several favorites tourist spot. It will be at Stadhuys Complex along the Victoria Fountain. Last Sunday & Saturday, Briged Seni was having a congkak demo there. Congkak is one of the famous malay traditional games especially for ladies and children at the past. Congkak is played using a wooden board (now we have a plastic board) and it consist of 2 players. To play the game, the player will use cowrie shells, saga seeds, small pebble or tamarind seeds. Nowadays people prefer to use colorful marble. The aim of this game is who can gather as many shell/pebbles at their house. House is no not A ‘House’ but a compartment in the congkak Board representing the player house.

Come along to Banda Hilir every weekend, Culture Corner awaits you!….

Tourist also can compete with the undefeated state ‘congkak’ champion.

Sunny Day, Perfect for Activities..

No Worry, You can have a picture with them free of charge, just don’t bring them home..