Basag Palayok (Hit the Pot)

Basag Palayok is a traditional Filipino game that is being played during fiestas, birthdays and other celebrations. The player is blindfolded while trying to hit a pot or palayok. The palayok is filled with prizes for the spectators to get after the pot is hit. Basag palayok was played in our recent Christmas party. It was fun.

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Pabitin

During my recent trip back in my hometown, Dapitan City, I was able to attend the birthday party of my niece. Since it was a kids' party, my sister-in-law prepared a game for my niece's guest. The game that she prepared is called "pabitin".

Pabitin is a game wherein goodies are hung on a wooden or bamboo frame that is held by a rope. When the pabitin is lowered, the kids competes in grabbing the goodies.

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