Mary Ann Meneses BSBAOM-4A PE-4

Laro ng Lahi

1.) Patintero, also known as harangang-taga or tubigan, is a traditional Filipino children's game.
Furthermore, it is derived from Spanish word tinte which means “tint" or "ink" in reference to
the drawn lines. Another name for it is tubigan, tubiganay, or tubig-tubig (water game), because
the grid lines are also commonly drawn by wetting the ground with water. It is also known as
harangang-taga or harang-taga which means "block and catch", referring to the game mechanics.
It is also the most widely played native game in the Philippines.

2.) Chinese garter is called “Chinese Jump Rope” in other countries. - It originated from China in the
7th century. They play it before during the celebration of Chinese new year. - It was passed from
generation to generation and has become popular even in other countries.
Chinese Garter, a game requiring flexibility, adjust and coordination, is a famous game for Filipino
kids, most particularly among young ladies amid their elementary years. The game rotates
around a normal garter, around a few yards in length, which be brought from sewing store at
around twenty pesos or less.

3.) Holen or jolen- This way of playing holen apparently reached the Filipino culture via the so-called
American occupation of certain parts of the Philippines during post–World War 2, around the
late 1940s. The Filipino word holen was derived from the phrase “hole in.” This pertained to with
how those glass marbles may be played.
4.) Luksong Tinik or jumping over thorns is a popular game in the Philippines. Its history includes its
origination in Cabanatuan City. The game involves players sitting on the ground.

5.) Piko or hopscotch is one of the most famous Filipino games. It is a group game and can be played
with as many people as you want. Unlike games nowadays, piko is more physical and requires a
lot of jumping.