To trace its origins and the source of inspiration in Cambodian culture, we will look at the only surviving folktale about the teanh prot as well as iconographical representations that depict stories about the game. 5.1. Folktale Associated with the Teanh Prot. Mr Moa Mey heard a teanh prot–related folktale from a late monk, Venerable Thong.

This preliminary study shows that the Cambodian teanh prot represents a continuity of a centuries-old tradition. Moreover, it demonstrates significant socio-religious

The game is known in Khmer language as Teanh Prot, which literally means “pulling the rope.” It is often played in Buddhist monastery compounds, where there are favorable and convenient open spaces for the games and other public religious and social activities. The game can also play in an open space of a village.

The origins of Teanh Prot can be traced back to the Hindu myth 'The Churning of the Ocean of Milk.' A tale engraved into the walls of Angkor Wat, the gods and their demonic counterparts were pitted against each other in a fantastical game of tug of war.

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One of Cambodia’s favourite popular pastimes, teanh prot, a version of tug of war, will now be safeguarded as an official piece of world heritage by UNESCO.

Apr 26, 2018 · KPL) Teanh Proat (Rope-Pulling or Tag-of War Game) is one of Cambodia’s traditional games played during Khmer New Year in pagoda or village square with large open-space. This game is a sport for friendship to rehearse …

Dec 2, 2015 · Both inscriptional and iconographic evidence shows that the myth of churning gained tremendous popularity and favors in ancient Cambodian society; and it was even more popular than in India, the country of origin itself. Teanh Prot or Tug of War was listed in the World Heritage Statue on 2nd December 2015.

Tugging rituals and games or Teanh Praot “ល្បែងទាញព្រាត់” in the rice-farming cultures of East Asia and Southeast Asia are enacted among communities to ensure abundant harvests and prosperity. They promote social solidarity, provide entertainment and mark the start of a new agricultural cycle.

In Khmer, the term teanh prot is a compound of teanh (pull) and prot (a type of rope traditionally made of woven strips of buffalo or cowhide). Thus, teanh prot literally means “to pull the rope made of the woven strips of the buffalo or cowhide.” However, different kinds of rope are used.