UID WORKSHOP: “CERIK-CERIK GIRANG, LEARN AND PLAY” CELEBRATES NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY WITH TRADITIONAL GAMES AND PARENTING SESSION.

Bali, August 16, 2025 — United In Diversity held UID Workshop: Cerik Cerik Girang, Learn and Play at 3 Mountain, Kura Kura Bali SEZ as part of the celebration of National Children’s Day. The program brought together approximately 60 children and 20 parents in an interactive setting designed to strengthen family bonds while preserving cultural heritage. Through a combination of traditional Balinese games for children and a dedicated parenting session for parents, the event sought to create an engaging and educational experience for all participants.

The workshop was divided into two main sessions. The first session was designed for children, where they were introduced to traditional Balinese games such as tajog, and megebug tingkih. These activities were facilitated by the Komite Permainan Rakyat dan Olahraga Tradisional Indonesia (KPOTI) and aimed to encourage teamwork, resilience, creativity, and cultural appreciation. In today’s digital era, where many children spend significant time on gadgets, the session provided an opportunity for them to experience the joy of physical play and direct social interaction. I Putu Gede Gina Paramarta, S.Pd, Traditional Games Facilitator at KPOTI Bali, guided the activities with energy and clear demonstrations before inviting the children to participate.

While the children engaged in the games, the second session was held for parents. Led by psychologist Ni Made Pradnya Amadeandra Kusuma, M.Psi., Psikolog, Head of Pradnyagama Foundation, the parenting session provided practical strategies to support parents in enhancing their children’s cognitive abilities through play that encourages active movement.. This session also encouraged parents to reflect on their role in balancing modern challenges with cultural values.

The event also featured insights from Dr. I Wayan Repiyasa, S.Pd., M.Pd, Deputy Secretary of KPOTI, who emphasized the broader significance of preserving traditional games. In addition to the two core sessions, the workshop concluded with a collective activity involving the HATI Indonesia installation. Participants were invited to write their personal hopes and aspirations on paper notes, which were then placed on flip charts near the installation. This symbolic gesture represented a shared commitment to nurturing future generations and served as a visual reminder of the collective spirit fostered during the event.

Organized in collaboration with Pradnyagama Foundation and the Komite Permainan Rakyat dan Olahraga Tradisional Indonesia, the UID Workshop: Cerik Cerik Girang, Learn and Play became more than a commemorative event. It was a participatory learning space that combined cultural preservation, family education, and community engagement. The atmosphere of collaboration and shared purpose reflected the belief that sustaining cultural traditions and fostering strong family bonds are responsibilities that must be carried together.