Mong ethnic children in Nghe An perform circus acts with stilts on Tet holiday

(Baonghean.vn) - In the highlands where fog covers the whole year, mountain children have little opportunity and space to participate in recreational activities. In the midst of the vastness, the children's joy is also very simple. One of them is the game of stilt walking uphill. This game is popular among ethnic communities in the Western region of Nghe An. In particular, it is very loved by Mong children and played a lot during Tet. This is truly a unique cultural feature in the Mong ethnic community in Nghe An.

In their spare time, Mong students in Tam Hop commune (Tuong Duong) oftenplay stilts together

Stilts are used by childrenyesmade from 2 bamboo trees tied togetherpedalsturdy legs

To walk on stilts requires players to master balance and body movement skills.

Not only did they walk on flat roads, they also competed on stilts on steep roads and in narrow spaces. This truly demonstrated their courage and ingenuity.

However, just a little lack of concentration and "long legs" will be beyond the player's control.

Simple joy but also very interesting.

There are very steep slopes but for the brave nothing is impossible.

To get up the long stilts, the children had to lean on high mounds of earth.

Stilt walking competition is also played by Mong students in Muong Long commune (Ky Son) in the school space.

KhHe only had male students show courage,Evil girls also want to show their talents.

It has become a traditional cultural feature that every time Tet comes, the children organize to walk on stilts and find their own space to play in the deep wilderness.

Dao Tho - Huu Vi