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Tug of War in History and Culture
11:42 - 17:20 (05:38)
The tradition of tug of war can be traced back to different cultures and countries. It has been played in different festivals and events as a form of entertainment and competition.
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The origins of Tug of War can be traced back to indigenous people of the Americas, who played a variety of folky sports.
11:42 - 13:09 (01:27)
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The origins of Tug of War can be traced back to indigenous people of the Americas, who played a variety of folky sports. However, the first recorded Tug of War dates back to the 14th century in Korea at a festival called Gijisi Jeol-da-ri-gi.
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The tug of war festival in Naha, Okinawa is a fond childhood memory for many Japanese people, with the event itself being less about the competition and more about the town-wide celebration.
13:10 - 15:32 (02:22)
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The tug of war festival in Naha, Okinawa is a fond childhood memory for many Japanese people, with the event itself being less about the competition and more about the town-wide celebration. The festival bears a striking resemblance to the one in Korea, indicating Korean influence, and it is unclear if the rope is constructed every year.
ChapterTug of War in History and Culture
EpisodeTug of War
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Tug of War was once an official Olympic sport in the early 1900s, but it was never highly regarded and only consisted of club teams from various countries.
15:33 - 17:20 (01:47)
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Tug of War was once an official Olympic sport in the early 1900s, but it was never highly regarded and only consisted of club teams from various countries.