Lumber Games

"Chop! Chop! Chop!"
Scream the old men
They drink and then they laugh
Because they all are friends

Let them play some more
Till the raise of the moon
And have some fun at last
'Cause the Winter comes soon

— old poem about the Lumber Games

History

The lumber games originated in southern Talung, in Kastula peninsula. There, when communities were still tribes, there are celebrations involving lumber. With time, although the settlements had grew and became large cities, the games were not forgotten and are practiced until today, specially in the region of Mansiria.

Execution

The games are a celebration with food and drink. During the festival, the following games are played:

• Log rolling
• Log toss
• Log carrying
• Firewood Chopping
• Log carving

Components and tools

Basically, axes and logs!

Observance

It happens usually every year, in the beggining of the Winter or end of Fall.