Games and sports are a part of everyday life. From the old days games are played in different manners. Different types of games are played at different places and zones of the world. However the modern games were introduced only after the British occupation in Assam.
All these games are not played by male and female. In Assam some traditional games were played by the old as well as young. An attempt has been made to highlight this.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The Indigenous Games of Assam
- Games Played in Different Areas of Assam
- Formation of Team in a Particular Game
- Nature of Game for Boys and Girls
- Classification of Games
- Influence of Indigenous Games
- Ancient Society and Education
- Hunting and Traditional Games
- Ahom King's Patronization of Games
- Games Played in Different Locations
- Special Games During Namakaran Ceremony
- Training of Animals and Birds for the Purpose of Game
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the history of traditional games and recreation in Assam, exploring their evolution, cultural significance, and impact on society. It delves into the various games played in the region, their classification, and the influence of external factors such as British rule on their development.
- The evolution of traditional games and recreation in Assam
- The cultural significance of traditional games in Assamese society
- The impact of external factors on the development of traditional games
- The classification and categorization of traditional games based on their nature and objectives
- The influence of traditional games on social and cultural norms
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The text begins by exploring the importance of history and culture in understanding a society's heritage. It highlights the continuity of cultural practices and the prevalence of traditional games in Assam, even amidst differences in language, dress, and food habits. The text then delves into the classification of traditional games based on their time frame, highlighting the shift from leisure-time activities to royal patronage and ultimately the impact of British rule on traditional games. It emphasizes the importance of studying sports as a historical force and its significance in understanding the socio-economic processes that shaped colonial and post-colonial South Asian societies.
The text then focuses on the Indigenous Games of Assam, exploring the similarities and differences in games played in different regions. It discusses the formation of teams, the nature of games for boys and girls, and the classification of games into three categories: children's games, intelligence games, and physical development games. It also provides examples of how traditional games are still practiced in modern society, demonstrating their enduring influence.
Further, the text examines the influence of traditional games on social and cultural norms, highlighting the role of games in shaping moral values and legal lessons. It then delves into the ancient society's educational practices and the importance of games in children's development. It explores the history of hunting in Assam, including the practice of catching tigers with nets, training elephants, and the use of traditional weapons like bows, arrows, and spears.
Finally, the text highlights the Ahom king's patronage of games and entertainment, emphasizing the role of the Ranghar in promoting traditional games. It concludes by emphasizing the need for scientific study of traditional games in Assam to preserve and understand this rich cultural heritage.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The text primarily focuses on traditional games and recreation in Assam, exploring their history, evolution, cultural significance, and impact on society. Key themes include indigenous games, cultural heritage, British rule, classification of games, royal patronage, social and cultural norms, hunting, elephant training, and the Ahom period. It also touches upon the importance of studying sports as a historical force and its relevance in understanding the socio-economic processes of colonial and post-colonial South Asian societies.
- Quote paper
- Tarun Bhagabati (Author), 2006, The history of traditional games and recreation in the past, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/354403
