Chinlone sport seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for 2026
THE Myanmar Chinlone Federation (MCF)
is working to submit traditional Myanmar Chinlone, also known as cane ball, to
the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2026. To support this effort, the MCF has formed
committees that are collecting and documenting historical information about
the traditional Chinlone sport, according to Vice-President U Win Tint of the
federation.
The information will cover the Chinlone
sport, as well as its equipment, culture, and historical evidence related to
it. Playing Chinlone involves hitting a cane ball with the toes, feet, knees,
palms, heels, and soles of the feet.
Chinlone, a traditional sport popular
among both the Myanmar people and foreigners, is believed to have been played
since the Pyu era. Its unique feature is that it is not a competition between
individuals or teams, but a collaborative effort in which players work together
to keep the Chinlone from falling to the ground. – ASH/TH
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