Children in the highlands of Nghe An are excited about folk games
(Baonghean.vn) - Although social life is increasingly developing, in the community activities of ethnic minorities such as Thai, Mong, Kho Mu... in Nghe An, many folk games are still preserved and maintained until today, especially for the young generation. The excitement of children is not only a joy but also a beauty in preserving ethnic culture.
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| During extracurricular activities at school or during outings in the highland villages of Nghe An, many traditional games such as to mac lee, walking on stilts, and fighting with mahogany are still preserved. In the photo: Teachers at Nam Can Primary and Secondary School for Ethnic Minorities (Ky Son District) instruct students on how to play traditional games. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Every year in the 10th lunar month, the seeds of the Mac Le fruit (a type of climbing plant) fall off. People collect them in pairs, each pair naming the male and female fruit to play. The game consists of 11 steps with different names. This game requires dexterity and high team spirit. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| In the villages of Yen Hoa commune (Tuong Duong district), the game of to mac le is widely popularized by village elders to children. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| In Mong schools, the game of fighting with mahogany is an indispensable game for students. The mahogany of the Mong people is made from hard woods such as ironwood, sen, oak, lim, nghien or guava root, with a diameter of 7-10 cm, weighing about 300-500g. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The gameplay is also very simple, depending on the number of players, they are divided into 2 teams. One team goes out and the other team stands at a certain distance to hit. The team that hits more will win. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| In addition, Thai chess games such as pa mu xua and pa ma hap require quick thinking and attract many children as much as physical games. Photo: Dao Tho. |
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| If each ethnic group has a different game, then walking on stilts is a game that all children in the highlands of Nghe An love. With just a small bamboo stick with a foot as a stepping stone, children can freely show off their talent on any terrain. Competitions from unique folk games of our ethnic group not only create joy and excitement but also show a beautiful feature in preserving the culture in the highlands of Nghe An. Photo: Dao Tho |
