Chab Kon Kleng - Traditional Game of Cambodia
Montessori Physical Education
JUNE 22, 2025
Chab Kon Kleng, an ancient traditional Cambodian children’s game, is deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of Cambodia. Believed to have originated as a means to mimic and reflect aspects of rural life, hunting, and the natural world, the game's name roughly translates to 'catching baby birds.' This alludes to one of the types of players. Its origins lie in the rural villages of Cambodia, where it was used as both a pastime and a means of teaching children about social roles, strategy, and the ba
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