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The Pyalung Kapampángan: observations on the status of traditional games from two generations
Ariel T. Gutierrez, Nelissa L. Manuel, Matthew S. Masbang
International Sports Studies 44 No. 1 (2022)
https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.44-1.03 pp: 20-34 2021-12-30
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Stichworte/keywords: Traditional games, Kapampangan, contemporary games, pyalung, cultural change
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Gutierrez, A.T., & Manuel, N.L., & Masbang, M.S. (2022). The Pyalung Kapampángan: observations on the status of traditional games from two generations. International Sports Studies, 44 (1), 20-34. doi:10.30819/iss.44-1.03
@article{Gutierrez_2022,
doi = {10.30819/iss.44-1.03},
url = {https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.44-1.03},
year = 2022,
publisher = {Logos Verlag Berlin},
volume = {44},
number = {1},
pages = {20-34},
author = {Ariel T. Gutierrez, Nelissa L. Manuel, Matthew S. Masbang},
title = {The Pyalung Kapampángan: observations on the status of traditional games from two generations},
journal = {International Sports Studies}
}
Abstract
This study compares the observations of younger and older generations relating to
different traditional games played by the Kapampangans. It particularly focuses on five
games namely Maro; Tambubung; Luksung Babi; Salikutan; and Barongganan Bola.
These games have been known to emphasise the players’ speed and agility. A survey
and follow up in-depth interviews were used to explore the differing observations and
perspectives of thirty elders (aged 60 years and above) and fifty youngsters (aged 10-
18 years old) from different towns in Pampanga. The survey highlighted the fact that
the majority of the games were now played in the streets compared with the past when
they were played in fields. The follow-up interviews revealed that the terrain of the
towns significantly contributed to the structure and rules of the game, and many
variations were found in the names of the games which were taken from how the
game was played. Further research is recommended to explore the differing
perceptions from the two generations concerning the current status of traditional
games in their community.