(Baonghean.vn) – Mountain children still keep many traditional folk games. For Khmu ethnic children, the game 'pelep-xang' (gù fighting) always makes them excited.
Every afternoon in Na Be village, Xa Luong commune (Tuong Duong), where nearly 100% of households belong to the Kho Mu ethnic group, people can easily see children excited about the game "pelep-xang". This game is still called "doo gu" by people in the lowlands. Photo: Dinh Tuan
The Khmu children's mahogany is not much different from that of the Mong children. The mahogany has a pointed end and a flat top. Photo: Dinh Tuan
One end of the rope is tied to the handle, the other is used to wrap around the body of the mahogany. Photo: Dinh Tuan
Compete together. Photo: Dinh Tuan
Although they are only 6-7 years old, the children play "pe-lep-xang" very skillfully and expertly. The rules of the game are very simple: whoever spins the ball longer and pushes the opponent's ball out of a pre-drawn circle wins. Photo: Dinh Tuan
Not only boys but also girls participate in this game. Photo: Dinh Tuan
The children both participate in the game and are "audiences" of their friends. Photo: Dinh Tuan
"Pelep-xang" is usually carved by children themselves from a small tree that the locals call "sung hieng". Photo: Dinh Tuan
The rounder, smoother and more balanced the "Pelecca" is, the longer it can spin. Photo: Dinh Tuan
In the mountainous areas, the game "pe-lep-xang" helps children have more fun after school hours. Photo: Dinh Tuan
