Name of the game – BATAWEL

Objectives of the game - BATAWEL

: Players carry a pole loaded with bundles of palay through their shoulder racing one
after the other to the finish line.

Introduction/history of the game

: Batawel (Rice-stalk Relay Race) is a group race game patterned after the work of
farmers carrying the harvested rice stalks from the fields. It is often played during
town and provincial fiestas and is always the event in these occasions.

Mechanics of the game

1. Batawel has 2 stations. Each station has a member of each team.
2. Each team shall be given a batawel which shall be 1.5 meters in length. Each player
shall carry 10 bundles of palay weighing a total of 20 kilos.
3. Players carry a pole loaded with bundles of palay at both ends, racing one after the
other to the finish line.
4. A player shall carry his load upon his shoulder and transfer it to the waiting receiver
at the next station.
5. The player shall go beyond the line before transferring the load to the waiting
runner.

RULES
1. A player whose load falls to the ground shall stop, fix his load, and then continue
the race from the drop point.
2. When a player finishes his turn, he shall proceed to a designated area at the back of
the player.

Flow of the game

We, the facilitators of the game Batawel, gather the participants in a designated area.
We explained the mechanics of the game to the players before we began, and we also
demonstrated to them how to play the batawel and reminded them that there might be
a dangerous situations, we therefore disallowed them from acting or speaking in an
improper manner and encouraged them to consider their own safety first.Though we
encountered some problems, we made sure that all of the participants enjoyed the
game. The overall flow aims to create a dynamic and memorable experience for
everyone involved.

The learning outcomes for learning the BATAWEL game include:

1. Enhanced Strategic/Critical Thinking: Participation in Batawel promotes the

development of strategic or critical thinking skills as players make decisions that
impact their progress.
2. Improved Collaboration: The game Batawel encourages teamwork and
collaboration, promoting effective communication and cooperation among players to
achieve common goals.
 3. Developing resilience and adaptability: Confronting obstacles or setbacks in
batawel can instill resilience in individuals and equip them with the capability to
adjust their tactics when faced with evolving situations.
4. Acknowledging Achievements: Regardless of the outcome, the Batawel game
provide chances for participants to evaluate their progress, rejoice in
accomplishments, and glean lessons from failures.
5. Fostering Trust: The Batawel games ensures collaborative games, nurture trust
among team members by fostering reliance on one another to reach shared objectives,
thereby enhancing trust-building abilities.

Observations

Pictures

“Mike Angelo, the facilitator of Batawel, is explaining the rules and mechanics of the game,
which includes providing a demonstration.
 “Every group is evenly split; females will be the initial carriers of the palay, with males
following afterward.”

“. Joshua Ortiz, a thirdyear BPED 3A student, showed both joy and a competitive drive as he
faced challenges during the game, yet still left a positive impression.
“A second - year BPED participant demonstrated her struggle while carrying the pole loaded
with bundles of palay. Her apparent facial expressions conveyed excitement, cooperation, and
a fighting spirit.”

“Batawel is a challenging game yet full of excitement. Jonalyn Aguda enjoying playing
batawel, showing the fighting spirit of women.”

“Batawel captures the spirit of unity and simple joy found in deeply meaningful yet simple
traditions.”