'Panjat Pinang' Competition To Celebrate Syawal in Jepara

Panjat Pinang is an Indonesian traditional game of climbing lubricated trunks, on top of which various prizes to be taken by the climbers are hung. Not only independence but many big days and celebrations in Indonesia also feature this traditional group game. 

Residents in Jepara Regency, Central Java, held a 'panjat pinang' competition to celebrate the Syawal, a week after Eid Al-Fitr.

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Script/ Video Editor: Aulia Hafisa/ Praba Mustika