
09/12/2025
In Indonesia’s panjat pinang, a slippery pole hovers over a muddy pit, prizes waiting at the top. The only way up is together—forming human pyramids, falling, trying again. It’s messy, exhausting, and full of laughter. More than a game, it’s a celebration of teamwork, persistence, and joy.
Author: Mark Levitin
Link to Story: https://www.frsthand.com/story/panjat-pinang-the-muddy-game-of-java