Recognition of Traditional Games in Indonesia as Cultural Preservation Efforts Through Special Event

摘要

This research discusses the introduction to build the awareness and recognition of the traditional games in this country. The existence of these traditional games start to be erased along with the movement of the era. This threatened existence cause many children and youth, as the main actor in the preservation of national culture, even do not know about this treasure heritage. Based on that concern writers try to make an activity to introduce various kinds of traditional games from some parts of Indonesia that applicable and suitable enough with today's condition. The benefits value of the games also being presented together with the tutorial. This thesis is formed in an outing activity with the traditional games as the tools. Nusantara game activities with the introduction of those aspects in which the value of culture, philosophy, history, role, application, and benefits should be part in preserving national culture and also provide for regional cultural traits. This study combine the methodology of R&D and Action Research with descriptive approach with qualitative data approach. The results of this study identified that the game does have a big part in the archipelago nation's cultural heritage. Through the efforts of recognition given in the project, this activities carried out that the traditional games need to be introduced to the people as a cultural preservation efforts since by recognize these games and its aspects will enhance the awareness of individuals and groups about the importance of preserving the national culture in this form of traditional games.