Community games, from sack races to Play Station

Community games, from sack races to Play Station

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

Realizing that technological advancement has become part of
the lives of children in his community, Pardiatmoko, a local
community unit head in Parung Bingung, Depok, had a bright idea
for the games held during Independence Day.

"I see children spending hours at a Play Station (video game)
rental outlet here, and I thought, why not make it one of the
games for the 17th," he said.

Placing the game on the list along with traditional kerupuk
eating, karaoke and sack races has been well-received by the
locals.

Pardiatmoko explained that the competition was aimed at
children, but a number of older youths had already put their name
down on the list of participants.

"We are going to rent the place for three hours this Sunday
and choose the car racing game for the participants to compete
in. Each round will determine a finalist with the fastest time
who will join the final," he added, mentioning that the prize
would not be much since the money was going to be spent for
renting the Play Stations.

It seems that this Sunday, the community will be cheering in
front of the TV screen.