THE TRADITIONAL SPORTIE FAN

Hello ladies and gents this is the viking telling you that today we are gonnah try something new this is

THE TRADITIONAL SPORTIE FAN

Each week we will choose a random european country and we will find one of there tradional games this week we are going to

SPAIN

Churro, mediamanga, mangantera:

This Spanish game for children is played by two teams. One team forms a line, bending at the waist and holding onto the person in front of them, forming a long flat barrier with their backs. The other team forms a line (standing up) directly behind the barrier.

 One by one they must jump as far as possible onto the backs of the barrier team. They can propel themselves forward with their hands, but once they land, they are not allowed to move. If the whole team is able to maintain their balance on top of the “barrier” then the first jumper must then touch either his/her forearm (churro), mid-arm (mediamanga), or hold both hands together (mangotero). Then, the first player of the barrier team must guess in what position his/her rival’s hand is in. If he/she guesses correctly, the teams switch roles. If not, they start over again in the same roles. Additionally, if the barrier collapses at any point in the game, they must start over as the barrier team again. If the jumping team falls, or any of their players touch the ground at any time, then the teams switch roles.

Gomas:

A traditional activity for kids that involves a long elastic band stretched between two players who hold the band in place with their legs. The other players, step into the middle of the band to do certain jumps and choreography movements to the rhythm of singing and clapping. If an error is made, players switch places.

Peonza:

Peonza, or spinning top, is a popular Spanish toy that spins around, balanced on one point. There are many types of tops and fun games for kids that can be played with the peonza.

I hope you liked this post and as always have a chilled day from the viking.