PENGENALAN PERMAINAN TRADISIONAL KEPADA ANAK DALAM RANGKA MELESTARIKAN BUDAYA LOKAL: Introducing Children to Traditional Games in Order to Preserve Local Culture

Aminullah Aminullah (Universitas 45 Mataram)
Novita Listyaningrum (Universitas 45 Mataram)
Ida Ayu Ketut Marini (Universitas 45 Mataram)
Ni Luh Ariningsih Sari (Universitas 45 Mataram)
Ni Made Nia Bunga Surya Dewi (Universitas 45 Mataram)
Gede Tusan Ardika (Universitas Mahasarasswati Denpasar)
Aline Febriany Loilewen (Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar)
I Gusti Made Subrata (Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika)
Liya Apriana (Universitas 45 Mataram)

Al-Amal: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Juni 2026

 The rapid development of digital technology has shifted children's interests from traditional games to gadgets. This situation threatens the preservation of local cultural heritage, which is rich in noble values. This community service aims to introduce and practice traditional games to children as an effort to preserve local culture. The method of implementing the community service is carried out through active participation with a descriptive approach. The results of the community service show that introducing traditional games to children, followed by traditional game competitions, can increase children's joy. Children are still enthusiastic about participating in traditional games if supported by the environment, starting from support from parents, community leaders and youth, and the village government. Although today's children are contaminated with gadgets, children's enthusiasm and enthusiasm for traditional games remain high, depending on the environment. When these games are held regularly, they can preserve local culture.