The students of the Penrith Community Filipino School (PCFS) have been introduced to some traditional Philippine games . The kids have a good time playing sipa, luksong lubid, piko, jackstone and sungka. The time went quick and they have fun...
Here are some pictures.
SIPA ( see-pah)
Uses a coin-like object (washer) with colorful threads attached to it. This is then kicked (sipa) into the air by the player as many times as he can without the "sipa" falling on the floor.
Sungka - The objective of the game is to amass stones or shells in the player's home base (bahay) by continuously distributing the shells around smaller holes until the player runs out of shells to distribute. The person who collects the most shells in his or her bahay wins.
Luksong Lubid (jump rope) - This is another common game played only by girls and boys between the ages of 5 to 15. This is usually played outdoors when the weather is good and indoors during the rainy season.
Here are some pictures.
SIPA ( see-pah)Uses a coin-like object (washer) with colorful threads attached to it. This is then kicked (sipa) into the air by the player as many times as he can without the "sipa" falling on the floor.
PIKO ( pee-koh )
Is similar to hopscotch.
Sungka - The objective of the game is to amass stones or shells in the player's home base (bahay) by continuously distributing the shells around smaller holes until the player runs out of shells to distribute. The person who collects the most shells in his or her bahay wins.
Jackstone
The jacks are scattered loosely into the play area. The players take it in turn to bounce the ball off the ground, then pick up jacks and then catch the ball before it bounces for a second time.
Luksong Lubid (jump rope) - This is another common game played only by girls and boys between the ages of 5 to 15. This is usually played outdoors when the weather is good and indoors during the rainy season.
The kids of today need to spend time in playing such games as this not only preserves our cultural heritage but also helps children develop their physical and psychological skills.
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