Patintero, also known as harangang-taga or tubigan, is a Filipino traditional children's game. Along with tumbang preso, it is one of the most popular outdoor games played by children in the Philippines.
People playing patintero
A tagger can only tag when their feet is contacting the line
Traditional games in the Philippines
Traditional Filipino games or indigenous games in the Philippines are games that are played across multiple generations, usually using native materials or instruments. In the Philippines, due to limited resources for toys, children usually invent games that do not require anything but players. There are different kinds of Filipino traditional games which are well-suited for kids, and the games also stand as one of the different cultural and traditional games of the Philippines. Due to the variety of skills used in these games, they serve an important purpose in the physical and mental development of Filipino children. These games are also an important part of Filipino culture.
A glass marble called "Holen" or "Jolen" used in the game
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