Permainan Tradisional Begasingan Khas Lombok

Summary

This video introduces 'begasingan,' a traditional game from Lombok, Indonesia. The game involves two players: the first, known as 'penakeek,' strikes the 'begasingan' (a spinning top) while the second player, called 'pelepas ngejang,' releases it. The objective is for the top to remain spinning after being hit. The game is played with a wooden top and a tightly wound string, and its variations are known by different names across Indonesia, such as 'Apong' in Maluku and 'Pong' in Sulawesi. The winner is the player whose top spins the longest.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video introduces a traditional game called 'begasingan' from Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.
• 😀 Begasingan is a game that is played with a spinning top, and it is known by different names across various regions in Indonesia.
• 😀 In Jakarta, the game is called 'dasasing', while in East Kalimantan, it's referred to as 'Apong'.
• 😀 Other regional names include 'Pong' in North Sulawesi, 'Menggasing' in South Sulawesi, and 'Panggal' in West Java.
• 😀 Begasingan is traditionally made from wood and shaped according to the local cultural styles.
• 😀 The spinning top is tied with a rope, which is wound around it before playing.
• 😀 The game is played between two people: one is called the 'pemukul' (the striker), and the other is called the 'pelepas' (the one who releases the top).
• 😀 The game begins with the 'pelepas' rolling the rope onto the top and then throwing it to the ground.
• 😀 The 'pemukul' attempts to strike the spinning top with the aim of hitting it while it is still spinning.
• 😀 The winner is the player whose top continues to spin after being struck, while the other top stops or falls over.

Q & A

What is 'begasingan'?

Begasingan is a traditional game from Lombok, located in the West Nusa Tenggara province. It involves a spinning top made of wood and played with a string.

How does the game of 'begasingan' differ across regions?

The game is known by different names in various regions. For instance, in DKI Jakarta, it's called 'dasasing', while in East Kalimantan it's known as 'Apong', in Maluku 'Pong', in North Sulawesi 'menggasing', in South Sulawesi 'begasing', and in Java, it’s called 'panggal'.

What materials are used to create a begasingan?

The begasingan is typically made from wood, which is shaped according to the local traditions of each region.

What role does the string play in the game?

The string is wrapped around the begasingan, which is then thrown onto the ground to initiate the spinning. It’s an essential part of the game.

How many players are involved in a game of begasingan?

The game is typically played by two players. One player is the 'penakeek' (the striker), and the other is the 'pelepas' (the one who releases the top).

What happens when a player throws the begasingan on the ground?

When the begasingan is thrown to the ground, it begins to spin. The striker then attempts to hit the spinning top with their own top.

What determines the winner in a game of begasingan?

The winner is the player whose begasingan continues to spin and remains standing, even after being struck.

What are the names for the two roles in the game?

The two roles in the game are 'penakeek' (the striker) and 'pelepas' (the one who releases the top).

What is the cultural significance of begasingan?

Begasingan is a traditional game that holds cultural importance in Lombok and other regions, reflecting local customs and social interactions through play.

What is the general procedure for starting a game of begasingan?

The game starts by wrapping the string tightly around the begasingan. The player who is going to release the top then throws it onto the ground to begin spinning.