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Tugging rituals and games

This article is about the rituals and games collectively designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. For tug of war, see Tug of war.
Tugging rituals and games
Country Cambodia - Lbaengteanhprot
 Philippines - Punnuk
 South Korea - Juldarigi
 Vietnam - Keo co
Domains
  • Social practices, rituals, and festive events
  • Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe
Reference01080
RegionAsia and the Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription2015 (10th session)
ListIntangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Tugging rituals and games are four cultural practices in Cambodia, Philippines, South Korea, and Vietnam, which were collectively included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List in 2015.[1] The tugging rituals and games, namely lbaengteanhprot (Khmer: ល្បែងទាញព្រ័ត្រ), punnuk, juldarigi (Korean: 줄다리기), and keo co (Vietnamese: kéo co), include two teams, with each pulling one end of a rope, attempting to tug it from the other.[2][3][4][5]

The tugging rituals and games promote social solidarity, provide entertainment and mark the start of a new agricultural cycle.[6] While these traditional practices often emphasize competition, the game is intended to show the importance of cooperation.[2]

They are often organized in front of a village's communal house or shrine, preceded by commemorative rites to local protective deities.[7] Village elders play active roles in leading and organizing younger people in playing the game and holding accompanying rituals.[1]

  1. ^ a b "UNESCO - Tugging rituals and games". ich.unesco.org. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  2. ^ a b Vila, Alixandra Caole. "Traditional Philippine game named 'intangible heritage' by UNESCO". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  3. ^ ""Keo co" recognized as World Intangible Cultural Heritage Site". Dangcongsan. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  4. ^ "Traditional tug of war listed at UNESCO". Korea.net. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  5. ^ "Ministry Culture and Find Art". www.mcfa.gov.kh. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  6. ^ "Traditional PHL tugging games put on UNESCO Intangible Heritage List". GMA. December 14, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Luzon, Inquirer Northern (2016-07-25). "Ifugao harvest ritual makes Unesco cultural heritage list". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-02-03.

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