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.
Table of Contents
- History of Traditional Games and Recreation in Assam
- The Indigenous Games of Assam
- The Changing Landscape of Games and Recreation
Objectives and Key Themes
This work aims to explore the history of traditional games and recreation in Assam, examining their evolution, cultural significance, and impact on Assamese society. The study investigates how these games have been shaped by historical events and social changes.
- Evolution of Traditional Games in Assam
- Cultural Significance of Games in Assamese Society
- Influence of Historical Events on Traditional Games
- Impact of Modernization on Traditional Games
- Classification and types of traditional Assamese games
Chapter Summaries
History of Traditional Games and Recreation in Assam: This chapter provides a foundational overview of traditional games in Assam, highlighting their continuity across generations and their shared characteristics despite regional variations in language, dress, and food. It emphasizes the indigenous nature of these games and their role as a form of recreation and amusement, contrasting simple early games with later, more organized forms influenced by royal patronage and eventually, by the introduction of British rule and modern sports. The chapter sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the specific types of games and their socio-cultural contexts.
The Indigenous Games of Assam: This section delves into the specifics of traditional Assamese games. It details the similar patterns and slight name variations across different regions. The text explains team formation customs, dispute resolution methods, and the distinct game preferences of boys and girls, classifying games into children's games, intelligence games, and physical development games. A compelling anecdote of CRPF personnel playing Mogal Pathan at a railway station illustrates the enduring appeal of these games. The chapter also touches on the legal and psychological implications of some traditional games, using "Chor Police" as a prime example. The role of games in children's lives before formal schooling is also examined, along with traditional first-aid practices.
The Changing Landscape of Games and Recreation: This section focuses on the impact of historical events, particularly British rule, on traditional games in Assam. It details how the introduction of modern sports led to the decline of certain traditional games. The text also explores how royal patronage in earlier periods affected the development and organization of games. The chapter highlights the cultural shift from traditional to modern forms of recreation, showing how changing lifestyles and the breakdown of the joint family system further contributed to the decline of indigenous games. The discussion also includes the historical significance of hunting and animal training, including elephant training and the practice of tiger hunting with nets, and places this within the wider context of changing social and economic structures.
Keywords
Traditional games, Assam, recreation, indigenous games, cultural heritage, British rule, modernization, social change, historical context, royal patronage, children's games, hunting, animal training, socio-cultural impact.
Frequently Asked Questions: A Comprehensive Language Preview of Traditional Games and Recreation in Assam
What is the main focus of this text?
This text provides a comprehensive overview of traditional games and recreation in Assam, exploring their history, evolution, cultural significance, and the impact of historical events and modernization on their practice.
What topics are covered in the Table of Contents?
The Table of Contents includes: History of Traditional Games and Recreation in Assam; The Indigenous Games of Assam; and The Changing Landscape of Games and Recreation.
What are the key objectives and themes explored in this work?
The work aims to explore the history of traditional games in Assam, their evolution, cultural significance, and impact on Assamese society. Key themes include the evolution of traditional games, their cultural significance, the influence of historical events (especially British rule), the impact of modernization, classification of Assamese games, and the role of royal patronage.
What does the chapter "History of Traditional Games and Recreation in Assam" cover?
This chapter provides a foundational overview of traditional games in Assam, highlighting their continuity across generations, regional variations, indigenous nature, and role as recreation. It contrasts simple early games with later, more organized forms influenced by royal patronage and British rule, setting the stage for a deeper investigation into specific game types and their socio-cultural contexts.
What are the key aspects discussed in "The Indigenous Games of Assam"?
This chapter details specific traditional Assamese games, including similar patterns and name variations across regions. It explains team formation, dispute resolution, game preferences of boys and girls, classifying games into categories (children's games, intelligence games, physical development games). It includes an anecdote illustrating the games' enduring appeal and touches on legal and psychological implications, the role of games in children's lives before schooling, and traditional first-aid practices.
What is the focus of "The Changing Landscape of Games and Recreation"?
This chapter focuses on the impact of historical events, particularly British rule, on traditional games. It details the introduction of modern sports, the decline of certain traditional games, the role of royal patronage, and the cultural shift from traditional to modern recreation. It also explores changing lifestyles, the breakdown of the joint family system, and the historical significance of hunting and animal training within changing social and economic structures.
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Key words include: Traditional games, Assam, recreation, indigenous games, cultural heritage, British rule, modernization, social change, historical context, royal patronage, children's games, hunting, animal training, and socio-cultural impact.
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- Citation du texte
- Tarun Bhagabati (Auteur), 2006, The history of traditional games and recreation in the past, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/354403
