18 Questions
In the traditional Filipino game Bihag, what happens to a player who is pulled beyond the enemy team's prisoner line?
Becomes a prisoner
How is the team winner determined in the game Bihag?
By having more prisoners
What is the purpose of drawing lots in the game Bihag?
To decide which team occupies what line
What is the role of the referee in the game Bihag?
To ensure fair play and enforce rules
What do the players do when they reach the middle line (xy) in the game Bihag?
Try to pull a rival player away from the line
How is a captured player defined in the game Bihag?
The player who pulls an opponent beyond the prisoner line
What is the main reason why bargaining is considered the accepted way of life in the Philippines?
To save money and time for both parties
Why might someone unfamiliar with the Filipino culture find the verbal haggling in Philippine markets irritating?
Because they are used to fixed prices
What is the key objective of the traditional Filipino game 'Lawin at Sisiw'?
To get three pebbles of the same color in one line in any direction
Why do players in 'Lawin at Sisiw' need to aim for three pebbles of the same color?
To win the game by aligning pebbles strategically
In 'Lawin at Sisiw,' how many players are typically involved in a game?
Two players
What role does cultural tradition play in Filipino bargaining practices?
It encourages mutual benefit for both buyers and sellers
In the traditional Filipino game described, which player places the first chip at the center of the diagram?
The winner of the previous game
What is the objective of the traditional Filipino game 'Sambunot'?
To grab the coconut husk and run back to one's goal line
What does 'Manuhan' refer to in the Filipino game described?
Selecting the player who starts the game
How many players are typically involved in the game 'Sambunot'?
Ten to thirty players
In 'Chinese Checkers' as played in Visayan (Ormoc, Leyte), what does 'Abay-Abay' mean?
"Side by side" or "together"
According to Culin's annotation, what does Borromeo describe in relation to traditional Filipino games?
"Philippine Game for Physical Education"
Learn about the cultural practice of bargaining in the Philippines, where it is customary to negotiate prices before making a purchase. Explore the nuances of verbal haggling between buyers and sellers in a country where fixed prices are rare.
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