Palo Sebo

Palo sebo

Traditional Filipino Game

What is palo sebo?

• PALO SEBO is one of traditional game in the Philippines, where CONTESTANTS try to climb the pole in turns to secure the prize, and anyone who fails to reach the top is disqualified!

Long and straight bamboo poles are polished and greased, after which a small bag containing the prize is tied to the top. The bag usually contains money, sweets, or toys. Sometimes a small flag is used instead of the actual prize, which is given to the winner afterwards.

HISTORY AND ITS ORIGIN

The name of this game derives from the Spanish word Palo (stick, pole) and Sebo (grease). Many people really enjo y this

The game is usually played by boys during a town fiesta or on special occasions in the various Provinces of the Philippines

Mechanics OF THe game

• 4 bamboo poles aligned at a distance with 3 colored banderas placed at the peak.
• In every game an assigned colored bandera will be picked.
• Picking the wrong colored bandera means that player will repeat his climb until he picks the right one.
• In the event, all players will not be able to reach for the banderas, scoring will be made by how far the players climb the bamboo with a 3 color band placed near the peak as indicator.

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Palo sebo

Traditional Filipino Game

essence of the game

The essence of the game is most important thing for the players of the palo-sebo, for it is not merely a test of his prowess in climbing but more importantly, it is to prove his mettle and perseverance!

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