Village Games
Every nation of the world has its own games and sports. They are as necessary
for life as food and drink. A man eats and drinks to fulfill his hunger and
quench his thirst. But he takes part in games and sports to build up his body
and character.
There are many village games and sports. Ha-du-du, Dariabandha, Kanamachhi,
Gollachhut, Danguli, six-guti, Sixteen guti, Lathi Khela, Boat-race etc. are
the main village games and sports. Young boys take part in these games in
their leisure time.
Ha-du-du is a very popoular game. It is an out door game. It is a game of joy
not only to the players but also to the spectators . It costs minimum but
gives maximum joy and thrill. This game requires a small plain ground.
Each team has equal number of players. The players stand face to face on a
line. Each team stands in one part of the ground. One player of a team is
allowed to enter the ground of the opponent party. He utters Ha-du-du all the
time holding his breath. He tries his best to touch one or more players of the
opponent party. If he is successful in his attempt and comes back to his own
area, the touched player or players are called dead.
Daribandha is another popular game of our villages. In this game a field is
made under certain rules equally divided with lines keeping equal distance
from each other. Players are divided into two equal teams. One team stands
outside the field and each of the players of the other team stands on each
line facing at least one opponent player. Players standing outside enter into
the field one by one and try to pass across the field to the finishing end. If
any player of a tearn can cross the field from the starting point to the
finishing point and vice-versa, the team concerned wins the game.
Lathi Khela is also a popular village game. This game requires some skills and
tacties. The healthy and strong people of villages take part in this game.
Boat-race is a popular entertainment of the people of our villages. Generally
a boat race is held during autumn on the occasion of any village festival . It
is really exciting and thrilling.
Country games are very interesting indeed. They can be played without spending
much money. They are source of innocent joy and pleasure. They make us strong,
healthy and active.
Village games are part of our culture and heritage. We should play the games
to uphold our age old culture and heritage.