(Baonghean.vn) - The game of hunchback fighting has been formed for a long time in the cultural life of the Mong people. Near the Lunar New Year, besides the game of throwing pao by young men and women, Mong children also prepare for themselves good hunchbacks to have fun with friends. There are 2 ways to play hunchback: 2 people play hunchback together, the hunchback that can spin longer wins or divide into 2 sides, one side plays hunchback, the other side fights...
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| It was raining but the students of Nam Can Secondary School (Ky Son) were still excited about the game of humpback fighting. |
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| The hump has a pointed end and a flat top. The important thing when making a hump is to carve it evenly so that it can swing for a long time. When playing, the hump is wrapped with a string connected to a handle to throw it far and accurately. |
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| humpback |
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| It's a simple game but it only becomes really interesting when many people participate. The one who spins the longest wins. |
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| Many people did not participate but still cheered enthusiastically. This was the "catalyst" to make the players feel more eager and excited. |
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| Prepare to "fight". |
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| In this game, children can play alone or in teams. Before the "competition", they do gestures together to show their determination and wish each other good luck. |
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| Compete |
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| The humpbacks were made by the children themselves from wood taken from the forest. |
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| How fast or slow the hump rotates depends on the "art" and experience of each child. |
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