ASSIGNMENT: A list of native games

Revival of traditional games is an alternative to too much exposure to computer games, proliferation of electronic toys, and loafing. 

PHOTO: Teachers playing sungka as a break from the classroom. avr 

This topic is highly recommended  as a thesis subject, both on the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Or term or research paper.  Your school will simply like it.  Suggest to your teacher.  

On the community level, get your local leaders organize competitions of native games, say during fiesta, summer vacation, educational fair.

But first, explain each of these traditional games, their history and how they are played. Provide photos and illustrations of each game.  Better still, go out and practice outdoor photography. Visit the neighborhood, plaza, and side streets where these games are played.  Interview the kids and their guardians. 

This is also a good research in sociology and communication. Why not science and technology? You may show your work to your barangay leaders, teachers, and of course your friends.  

Why don't you join the initiative - a local movement on the renewal of our native games and sports.  Add more traditional games and sports to this list.  It will be a great favor to our readers and visitors of this Blog.    

Dr Abe V Rotor
Former professor UST, DLSU-D, SPU-QC

1.      Laban ng gagamba (gagambang hari)

2.      Sungka (PHOTO above)

3.      Patintero

4.      Taguan

5.      Luksong Tinik

6.      Tirador

7.      Sumpak

8.      Sumpit

9.      Kariton lata

     10.  Pagulong

11. Sipa
12. Piko’
13. Jolens
14. Trumpo
15. Yoyo (PHOTO)
16. Luksong lubid
17. Karrera sa tubig
18. Tatching (coin)
19. Kara cruz
20. Sabong Karera sa bao
21. Palo sebo (PHOTO)
22. Kawit (finger wrestling)
23. Bunong braso (arm wrestling)
24. Juego de anilyo (kabayo) Hit the pot
25. Patpat palo
26. Pabitin27.  Juego de prenda11.  

28.  Carabao race

29.  Bitao/sabong (no slasher)

30.  Basagan ng itlog

31.  Rubber band sa lupa

32.  Pitik bulag

33.  Jack and poi

34.  Chinese checker

35.  Chinese garter

36.  Tumbang preso (can)

37.  Sikyo (bihagan)

38.  Tik-tak-toe

39.  Jack stone

40.  Tag of war

41.  Kabayo kabayohan

42.  Bahay bahayan

43.  Luto lutoan

44.  Bubbles of gumamela or tubing bakod

45.  Leaf propeller

46.  Paper plane

47.  Knife throwing

48.  Handkerchief parachute (last to reach ground)

49.  Stone throwing (farthest)

50.  Swimming (fastest, farthest)

51.  Diving (longest under water)

52.  Track and field (fastest),

53.  Obstacle race

54.  Sepak takrao (Indo)

55.  Sack race (PHOTO)

56.  March to Jerusalem (foreign)

57.  Fencing

58.  Sarangola fight

59.  Karera sa tayakad

60.  Native Judo and Boxing, ~