Holy Tug-of-War: Specific Tradition in Indochina

Abstract

Generally, tug-of-war is a specific game that groups of people staying at two opposite sides try to pull an object at the middle point toward their sides. A tug-of-war is a game for fun. However, it can sometimes be a holy tradition. Here, the authors present and discuss on holy tug-of-war, which is a specific unique tradition in some Buddhist communities in Indochina.