US EditionAncient Myanmar ball game battles for survival in troubled nation
- Chinlone, Myanmar's national ball game dating back centuries, faces a sharp decline in play amid ongoing conflict and hardship by 2025.
- The decrease comes after the Covid-19 pandemic, Myanmar's military takeover in 2021, and the ensuing internal conflict, which have also led to increased poverty and difficulties obtaining materials.
- Craftsmen like Maung Kaw and Pe Thein struggle to source dwindling rattan from conflict-affected areas near Rakhine, endangering their traditional chinlone ball-making profession.
- Crafting each chinlone ball requires about two hours and brings in roughly $2.40 per piece. Veteran player Win Tint highlights the game's immersive nature, explaining that engaging in chinlone helps players forget all their worries.
- Despite declining participation and difficult conditions, players continue gathering in informal and ramshackle venues, underscoring the game's role in preserving Myanmar's cultural heritage amid crisis.
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Ancient Myanmar ball game battles for survival in troubled nation
Mastering control of the rising and falling rattan chinlone ball teaches patience, says a veteran of the traditional Myanmar sport -- a quality dearly needed in the long-suffering nation.
In a war-ridden country, a small ball of rattan offers a welcome respite to the Burmese, who bounce the object with their feet, realizing all kinds of spectacular figures, centuries old. "Once you play it, you forget everything," says Win Tint, who, at 74, continues to play chinlon, ...
When the going gets rough, Myanmar players keep the ‘chinlone’ ball rolling
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