Kampoeng Dolanan Borobudur: Educational and Cultural Tourism
Kampoeng Dolanan Borobudur is an educational tourist spot that presents traditional games and cultural workshops that are friendly for families and children.
Kampoeng Dolanan Borobudur is located in Sodongan Hamlet, Bumiharjo Village, Borobudur District, Magelang Regency. Founded by Abbet Nugroho in 2012, this place revives traditional Nusantara games, most of which are produced by village MSMEs.
Location and Opening Hours
Kampoeng Dolanan is located just a few minutes from Borobudur Temple. This place is open every day, from 08.00 to 17.00 WIB. From Yogyakarta, the trip to Kampoeng Dolanan takes around 1-1.5 hours. Visitors can use private vehicles or public transportation.
Ticket Price
Entrance to Kampoeng Dolanan is free, but visitors can make voluntary donations as a form of support for the management and development of the facility.
Attractions of Kampoeng Dolanan
Traditional Games
Kampoeng Dolanan presents a variety of traditional games that take us back to the past, such as:
Gasing: A spinning game using thread wrapped around the body of the top.
Bakiak: A balancing game using long wooden sandals.
Egrang Bambu: Walking using tall bamboo sticks.
Engklek: A jumping game on squares on the ground.
Educational Workshops
Visitors can also take part in various workshops such as:
Angklung and gamelan: Learn to play traditional musical instruments.
Traditional dance: Take a class on traditional Nusantara dance.
Practice making pottery: Forming crafts from clay.
Screen printing and making herbal medicine: Introducing children to local skills that have existed for a long time.
Agricultural Activities
Kampoeng Dolanan also offers experiences for visitors who want to get closer to village life, such as:
Fishing in the pond,
Planting rice in the fields,
Plowing the fields traditionally.
Preserving Local Culture
Most of the games and activities in Kampoeng Dolanan are produced by local MSMEs, supporting the sustainability of the economy and preservation of local village culture. Visitors not only play but also help preserve cultural heritage.
Facilities in Kampoeng Dolanan
For the convenience of visitors, Kampoeng Dolanan is equipped with facilities such as: