Children in the highlands of Nghe An show off their soccer skills on stilts
(Baonghean.vn) - In the first days of the new year 2020, during the holidays, children in villages in the Western region of Nghe An organized many traditional folk games to compete. One of the most interesting games is playing soccer on stilts.
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| Ban Coi, Luong Minh commune, Tuong Duong mountainous district is home to the Kho Mu ethnic group. Most of the children here have not had access to electronic games or game products like their friends in the lowlands. On holidays and Tet, the children gather in groups of five or seven to show off their skills in playing soccer on stilts, climbing downhill on stilts, etc. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Walking on stilts is difficult, but playing soccer on stilts is a million times more difficult. Yet, the children still pass, head and kick the ball very skillfully. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Although only 5-7 years old, the children here are very skilled at walking on stilts. This game not only helps them entertain, increase their connection, exercise to improve their health but also helps them ease the bitter cold in the first days of the new year. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| For these boys and girls, creating many poses while standing on stilts is a very simple thing. From sitting on stilts, jumping, walking on stilts… they all perform very skillfully. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| It is worth mentioning that not only boys but also girls play very well. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Not only showing off their soccer skills, the children also competed in running uphill and downhill... Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Mountain children have few opportunities and spaces to participate in recreational activities like their peers in the plains. But folk games have allowed them to immerse themselves in the space of the mountains and forests, connected by endless laughter... Photo: Dinh Tuan |
