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Archery
This is a much loved outdoor game and is
played during the festival months of December and January, The
bows and arrows are made of bamboo and the targets each measuring
about30 by l00 cms are kept at the end of the range which is
usually 100 meters in length. 11archers constitute each team with
each participant shooting 2 arrows. The method of calculating
scores is quite complex as arrows that land close to the target
also win points. The team that first scores 33 points wins the
match. Spectators and team members stand along the range and dodge
misfired arrows with dexterity. During the break, the spectators
partake to the local beer, chang(local wine) and snacks in the
fawns. The whole atmosphere is that of festivity. Archery
competitions are held in which tearns from as far as Bhutan
participate.
Majong
Essentially a dice game of Chinese origin, it is
very popular in Sikkim.
Chawri or dice
This is a very popular dice game and is
played using/two dices which are shaken in a wooden bowl which is
then up turned, on a leather strap with a loud thump and a shout.
The score is kept using small sea shells which are known as
chawris.
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