Traditional games of Venezuela

Venezuela has some traditional games and activities, though many are fading away because of foreign influences.[1]

Traditional games

Bolas criollas

Main article: Bolas criollas

Participants compete to throw heavy metal balls as close as possible to a smaller metal ball.[2][3]

Carruchas

Participants compete to race on the streets in the city of Caracas on sleds known as carruchas.[4]

Coleo

In coleo or colos torreados, four participants ride on horseback and try to bring down a bull as fast as possible.[5]

Gurrufío

Gurrufío is a 400-year old game.[6]

Pelotica de goma

Pelotica de goma (transl. little rubber ball) is a variation of baseball in which the only equipment used is a rubber ball. The batter starts off with the ball, hits it with a hand, and then begins running the bases, with the rest of the gameplay being similar to baseball.[7] Baseball5 is a similar sport created by the World Baseball Softball Confederation which was partially inspired by this game.[8][9] Pelotica de goma is also used to close the hueco del desagüe.

References

  1. ^ "Venezuela - Sports and recreation | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  2. ^ Discoveries, Latin. "7 Popular Games of South America You Must Learn About". Latin Discoveries. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  3. ^ "About Bolas Criollas". www.topendsports.com. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  4. ^ AfricaNews. "Venezuelan children return to traditional game | Africanews". www.euronews.com. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  5. ^ "About Toros Coleados". www.topendsports.com. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  6. ^ Venezuelan traditions and customs: when and where they are celebrated https://en.astelus.com/
  7. ^ RadioAdmin (2021-01-16). "Juegos Tradicionales de Venezuela: Pelotica de goma". Otilca Radio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  8. ^ Naranjo @cristobnaranjo, Cristobal (2019-05-02). "La pelotica de goma trasciende las calles de los barrios". Crónica Uno (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  9. ^ Rodríguez, Luis Miguel (2019-05-21). "▷ La "pelotica de goma" dejó de ser una tradición para ser un deporte profesional #21May". El Impulso (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-26.