(Baonghean.vn) - The game of spinning tops has long been a part of the Mong ethnic group's culture. Around the Lunar New Year, alongside the pao throwing game played by young men and women, Mong children also prepare their best spinning tops to play with friends. There are two ways to play spinning tops: two people spin their tops, and the one that spins longer wins; or they divide into two teams, one team spins their tops, and the other team spins them...
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| Despite the rain, the students of Nam Can Secondary School (Ky Son district) were still excited about the hunchback wrestling game. |
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| The hump has a pointed end and a flat top. The key to making a hump is to carve it symmetrically so that it can spin for a long time. When playing, the hump is wrapped with string and attached to a handle so that it can be thrown far and accurately. |
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| He's hunchbacked. |
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| Although it's a simple game, the spinning top game only becomes truly exciting when many people participate. The top that spins the longest wins. |
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| Many friends didn't participate but still cheered enthusiastically. This acted as a "catalyst," making those who did play feel more excited and enthusiastic. |
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| Prepare for battle. |
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| In this game, children can play individually or in teams. Before the "competition," they all perform actions together to show determination and wish each other good luck. |
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| Competition |
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| The humps were made by the children themselves using wood they gathered from the forest. |
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| Whether the rotating head mops quickly or slowly depends on the "art" and experience of each individual mop. |
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