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Indonesia: A communal game of 'takraw' as oberved by Dutch travellers in the Moluccas in 1599.

Indonesia: A communal game of 'takraw' as oberved by Dutch travellers in the Moluccas in 1599.

Takraw, also known as 'sepak raga' or 'sepak takraw', is a team game played like volleyball but with a rattan ball. Players must not use their hands, only their feet, head and knees. The sport is native to Southeast Asia.

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