Panjat Pinang, A Game at 64th Indonesia's Independence Day

Couple days ago people of Indonesia celebrated their 64th Independence Day, including in Aceh. Republic of Indonesia annually commemorates its Independence Day on August 17th marked by the hoisting of the red and white flag and the singing of the national anthem 'Indonesia Raya'

There are many ways celebrating Independence Day, one of them is Panjat Pinang. Panjat pinang comes from the era of Dutch colonialism. Panjat pinang competition held by the Dutch out to complete event like weddings. Participants are local people. Gifts are usually competing are food such as cheese, sugar as well as clothes such as shirt. When the local people take pains to compete prizes, the Dutch people watch while laughing. Rules of the game has not changed since first.

Now people from all over Indonesia participating in this game to celebrate Independence Day. Anyone including foreigner could take a part and feel excited during the game.

Anyway, I never participate to this game. Afraid of height, I believe the main reason is.
In fact Panjat Pinang is worth to try.