Bringing folk games into schools in the highlands of Nghe An
Dinh Tuan•DNUM_AJZBBZCACE 08:25
With the desire to bring fun and useful recess hours, while contributing to preserving the folk games of ethnic minorities, and responding to the campaign of Nghe An Education Department "say no to phones in schools", Thach Giam 2 Town Primary School, Tuong Duong District has organized many folk games attracting a large number of students to participate.
As has become a tradition, every Tuesday and Thursday during recess, Thach Giam Town Primary School, Tuong Duong District organizes folk games for students. Photo: Dinh TuanFolk games such as bamboo dancing, stilt walking, hopscotch, skipping rope, tug of war, and to mac lee... attract many students to participate. Photo: Dinh TuanAccording to records, during recess, almost no students sit in class, but all choose for themselves a favorite game, suitable for their health and age. Photo: Dinh TuanVi Thi Ha Dien - a 4th grade student at Thach Giam 2 Primary School said: "Participating in folk games during recess helps us forget the stress after class." Photo: Dinh TuanThe tug of war game creates a joyful and relaxing atmosphere for students. Photo: Dinh TuanThe game of "O an quan" helps students become more united, have a higher sense of collective responsibility, and become bolder and more confident. Photo: Dinh TuanWalking on stilts is a rather difficult game, however, many female students have learned to play it very well. Photo: Dinh TuanMr. Luong Van Huynh - Head of the Youth Union of Thach Giam 2 Primary School said: "These activities not only help students forget the stress after class, recharge their energy to feel more comfortable when entering the new class, but these are also experiences to contribute to preserving traditional folk games, at the same time, responding to the campaign of Nghe An Education Department "Say no to phones in school". These activities attract the active participation of students and are agreed and supported by parents". Photo: Dinh Tuan
