Meaning of congkak | Babel Free

Definitions

A traditional Malay two-player mancala game in which seeds or marbles are dropped into depressions carved into a boat-shaped wooden board.

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Examples

“Competitions are also being organized by the Museum in games like congkak, gasing (top-spinning), capteh, five stones and cat’s cradle.”

“Congkak is a game played by Malay women and children in Malaysia during their leisure hours but its origin is obscure.”

“On Hari Raya, the Asian Civilisations Museum offers an afternoon of traditional Malay games of chapteh and congkak.”

“It includes news articles and features, event listings, a video gallery and even a cyber version of congkak - a traditional Malay game.”

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