Tugging rituals and games

Tugging rituals and Games are four cultural practices in Cambodia, Philippines, South Korea, and Vietnam, which were collectively included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List in 2015. The tugging rituals and games, namely lbaengteanhprot (Khmer: ល្បែងទាញព្រ័ត្រ), punnuk, juldarigi (Korean: 줄다리기), and keo co (Vietnamese: kéo co), include two teams, with each pulling one end of a rope, attempting to tug it from the other.

This article is about the tugging rituals and games in Cambodia, Philippines, South Korea, and Vietnam that were collectively designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. For information on tag of war, see Tug of war.
Tugging rituals and games
Keo co in Vietnam
Country Cambodia - Lbaengteanhprot
 Philippines - Punnuk
 South Korea - Juldarigi
 Vietnam - Keo co
Domains
  • Social practices, rituals, and festive events
  • Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe
Reference01080
RegionAsia and the Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription2015 (10th session)
ListIntangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

The tugging rituals and games promote social solidarity, provide entertainment and mark the start of a new agricultural cycle. While these traditional practices often emphasize competition, the game is intended to show the importance of cooperation.

They are often organized in front of a village's communal house or shrine, preceded by commemorative rites to local protective deities. Village elders play active roles in leading and organizing younger people in playing the game and holding accompanying rituals.

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