Festival of Cultures 2025: When We Were Little in Nusantara: IndoMalay Traditional game

Join Us at the Indonesia & Malaysia Booth!

Experience the shared spirit of Indonesia and Malaysia through our traditional games! These activities invite you to reconnect with your playful side — a refreshing pause from everyday routines. Rooted in collaboration and community, our games serve as wonderful ice-breakers and gentle peace-makers, reminding us that we are all connected as a human.

On the final day, join our Batik Workshop and explore the therapeutic and creative process of making batik using canting. Discover the unique philosophies behind various batik patterns and how this art form has become a vital part of our national identities, all while enjoying our World-Wall games!

Throughout these experiences, you’ll also get to taste a variety of our delicious traditional chips, an essential companion in our everyday food culture.

Come and rediscover joy, creativity, and connection through our shared traditions!]

Please note that the main language of the event is English The event is organized by volunteer students and staff members from the University of Oulu and Oulu University of Applied Sciences.

Day 1: When We Were Little in Nusantara: IndoMalay Traditional game

What: Rubber Jumping Rope and “Seremban” stones

When: Monday 17th November 16:00-18:00

Where: Tellus: Avenue and Green Coat Racks area

Day 2: When We Were Little in Nusantara: IndoMalay Traditional game

What: Congklak and Engklek

When: Tuesday 18th November 15:00-17:00

Where: Tellus: Avenue and Green Coat Racks area

Day 3: When We Were Little in Nusantara: IndoMalay Traditional game

What: Guli and 7 Sandals

When: Thursday 20th November 15:00-17:00

Where: Tellus: Avenue and Green Coat Racks area

Day 4: When We Were Little in Nusantara: IndoMalay Traditional game

What: BATIK workshop

When: Friday 21st November 15:00-19:00

Where: Tellus: Stage

The University of Oulu, in collaboration with Oulu University of Applied Sciences, the Student Union of the University of Oulu, and the Student Union of Oulu University of Applied Sciences, is organizing the Festival of Cultures week to celebrate our multicultural community in Oulu and promote cultural awareness. The events of the week are open to everyone interested. We expect all participants to demonstrate respectful behavior and consideration for others. Any kind of discriminatory behavior is not tolerated at our events.

Festival of Cultures is part of the Oulu2026 programme and cultural climate change.