Traditional games of Myanmar

Myanmar has a number of traditional games, sports, and martial arts.

[3] This is a game in which two opponents sit on a bar elevated above the ground and attempt to knock each other off by hitting one another with a pillow.

[6][7] Htote si toe (meaning "border-crossing game") is a tag game in which offensive players attempt to cross the lines of a narrow field without being tagged by defenders standing on those lines.

Tournaments of this sport are usually held during big occasions, for example, Rakhine State Day events.

Polo was popular among royals in Myanmar, as evidenced by historical illustrations.

Children of Set Set Yo Village in Myanmar demonstrating the fifth and final round of phankhon, or "High Jump Game." This traditional game is played by children in Myanmar. A similar game called Luksong tinik is played by Filipino children.
Sittuyin board and starting position
Players playing polo