Banana rib hobbyhorse riding (or Ma-karn-kluay in Thai), is Thai Children’s Play from the past. It is the game that using banana rib as the main materials which can be found easily in Thai neighborhood, people usually had their backyard full with banana trees. This traditional play causes fun and intimation between children in the community.
Contents
Playing Materials
- Banana rib
- Knife
- Wooden stick
- Ropes
How to make
Cut out one banana rib from the tree, A length of about one meter then using a sharp knife to peel a banana leaf tip off. This becomes part of the horse's body. At the end of the rib left banana leaf to make it as horse's tail. Cut the rope into appropriate size then tie at the head and the tail of the horse to make it as belt to put on the shoulder for the players.
How to play
Ride on that hobbyhorse, start running and yell "yeeha", if there are more than 2 players can create a racing competition, who is the fastest is the winner.
Advantages
- Children will be imaginative and assertive.
- Good exercise
- To preserve the tradition of Thailand.