Traditional games of Mexico

Mexico has some traditional games and activities.

History

In the aftermath of the 1910s Mexican Revolution, indigenous sports and physical culture practices were included in some governmental programs meant to bring the various groups of Mexico together. However, such programs mostly faded away, with a minor resurgence of them toward the turn of the 21st century.

Traditional games

Arranca cebollitas Arranca cebollitas is a game where participants form a line, with each one standing behind a fellow participant and holding that participant's waist. One opponent attempts to pull the participant at the back of the line away from the rest of the line; if successful, the opponent repeats this until they can remove all players from the line.

La víbora de la mar

Lotería

Ball games

Mesoamerican ballgame

Pelota mixteca Pelota mixteca is a game somewhat like tennis in which participants strike the ball using a hitting surface attached to their gloved hand.

Pelota purépecha Pelota purépecha is a hockey-like game played with a ball that is on fire.

Timbomba Timbomba or Kimbomba is a game about hitting a short stick as far as possible using a longer stick held in the hand.

Animal events

Bullfighting Bullfighting is an activity introduced to Mexico by the Spanish.

Charrería Charrería involves participants going through several equestrian events.

See also

Traditional Mexican handcrafted toys

References