Street Games in Filipino Society in Selected Rural Towns of Ilocos Norte

Abstract

The research identified the Rural Street Games (RSG) of the chosen Municipalities of Ilocos Norte, Philippines, and the Benefits of RSG in promoting Filipino rural identity. The design of this research is Descriptive Design. The six towns of Ilocos Norte, Bacarra, Dumalneg, Pasuquin, Banna, Marcos, and Solsona, were selected to conduct the study. The researchers employed informal interviews and focus group discussions. The research mainly identified rural street games played in Ilocos Norte, Philippines: hide and seek, line crossing game, cow jumping, onion base, and kick game. Playing enhances the intellectual domain, physical domain, and some Filipino values of the players. This research's importance may also reduce to its specific aim, which is exercising socialization. Better communication starts in a simple game. Therefore, playing rural street games carries with it the best practice on how we preserve, strengthen and exercise our traits as Filipinos.

The Traditional Games of Macabebe, Pampanga

“…Physical activity and other sports, such as TG, help students develop their motor skills and social competencies while keeping them healthy. Along with other researchers, Mabborang et al (2022) added that rural games provide different benefits for Rural Filipino Society. These games will exert a lot of bodily movements that will serve as an exercise for them to enjoy.…”

“…Playing traditional games is more enjoyable, and it conveys positive emotions. In addition, Mabborang et al (2022) affirmed that traditional games have health benefits that can be viewed as part of a healthy and active lifestyle and help maintain our health. The members of the Rural Filipino Society (RFS) say that these games can help maintain their health and will exert their physical movements while playing games, which require a lot of bodily movements.…”

“…Following the conclusion, instructors in Physical Education, coaches, and other physical fitness practitioners can use traditional game strategies to enhance psychological performance. Gutierrez et al (2022), Hartanto et al (2021, Mabborang et al (2022), andMaulana et al (2021) stated that playing traditional games is one of the fastest ways to integrate into the community because there is no doubt that TG helps people to socialize and strengthen people's bond. Based on the study of Gutierrez et al (2022), playing traditional outdoor games is good for younger learning and well-being and can also develop human relationships among children and enhance their skills in socialization outside of their homes.…”

“…Based on the studies of Alfarero and Mejarito (2014), Booc et al (2019), Maulana et al (2021), andMabborang et al (2022), traditional games are the best platform for learning core values such as fair play, cooperation, sharing, and respect. The games help develop sportsmanship and shape children's attitudes to build teamwork and collaboration.…”

“…Traditional games include local wisdom that is very educational and evoke a sense of nationalism in children while teaching the value of a process and inserting good values (Maulana et al, 2021). In addition, Mabborang et al (2022) stated that TG teaches the value of camaraderie and sportsmanship. Some of these games motivate Filipinos because playing is significant to them.…”