Village games of Bangladesh

Every nation of the world has its own games and sports. They are as necessary for life as food and drink. A man eats and drinks to fulfill hunger and quench his thrust. But he takes a part in games and sports to build up his body and character. Bangladesh is a tropical country. So she has games and sports suited to her climate.

There are many village games and sports in Bangladesh. Dariabandha, Ha-du-du, Gollachhut, Kanamachhi,  Danguli, Lathi khela, Six-guti, sixteen-guti, boat-race etc. are the main village games and sports. Young boys take part in these games in their leisure time.

The game Ha-du-du is a very popular game. It is an outdoor game. It is a game of joy not only to the players but also to the spectators. It cost minimum but gives maximum joy and thrill. This game requires a small plain ground. The ground divided into two equal parts. A line is drawn across the middle of the field. The young and strong boys of the villages play Ha-du-du. There are two teams and each team has equal numbers of players.

It is the national game of Bangladesh.

Dariabanda is another popular game of villages. In this gamea field is made under certain rules equally divided with lines keeping equal distance from each other. Players are divided into two teams.

Kanamachhi is a popular village game in Bangladesh. A number of children stand in a circle. One of them becomes the kanamachhi. He is called so because a piece of cloth is tied over his eyes and he can not see. He runs after children. If he can touch anybody, then the touched person becomes the kanamachhi.

Gollachhut is a most popular village game in this country. It is played between two teams. There are equal numbers of players in each team. A team stands at fixed point on one side of the field. The players of another team stand scattered on the field facing the team standing at the fixed point. If the players standing at the fixed point can cross the field untouched, they win the game.

Lathi khela is also popular village game. This game requires some skills and tactics. The healthy and strong people of villages take part in this game. This game is a source of great joy to the spectators.

Boat-race is a popular entertainment of the people of the villages. Generally a boat-race is held during autumn on the occasion of any village festival. It provides innocent pleasure.

Country games are very interesting indeed. They can be played without spending much money. Large field are not needed. The village games give sufficient exercise to the limbs of the body. They are source of innocent joy and pleasure. Village games are the part of the culture and heritage of Bangladesh.