Hpan Khone
Phankhon () is a traditional children's game in Myanmar. The game is played mostly by girls, though young boys will sometimes join in. Phankhon requires two teams comprising four to five players. There is an offensive team and a defending team. The offensive team must hop on one leg over five different human obstacles created by the “defending” team. With each round, the defending team adds an obstacle to make the jumps higher. Rules First round In the first level, two members of the defending team sit on the ground facing each other, legs slightly spread, with the soles of their feet touching. The other team then hops one-legged, a one-at-a-time, over the tangle of legs. For each team member who successfully jumps over two feet, one point is given to the team. If the player touches the obstacle, they are not allowed to continue to the next level. Second round Once each player has a turn, the hurdle becomes more difficult. The two players on the ground close their legs togeth ...
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