Bichugi (Broom Riding) - Introduction
Broom Riding is imaginative play riding brooms or sticks like horses. Children place brooms between legs, running around as if riding horses. Making horse sounds like "Iya~" and "Hiing~" while racing or playing war. Only requiring household brooms, very popular among children before. A type of role-play stimulating imagination and creativity, children felt like knights or generals. Though such simple imaginative play has decreased today, it's newly enjoyed combined with fantasy elements like Harry Potter's Quidditch. Broom races with friends outdoors build fitness and fun.
Basic Information
- Origin: 한국
- Players: 1명 이상
- Equipment: 빗자루 또는 막대기
How to Play & Features
Broom Riding is imaginative play riding brooms or sticks like horses. Children place brooms between legs, running around as if riding horses. Making horse sounds like "Iya~" and "Hiing~" while racing or playing war. Only requiring household brooms, very popular among children before. A type of role-play stimulating imagination and creativity, children felt like knights or generals. Though such simple imaginative play has decreased today, it's newly enjoyed combined with fantasy elements like Harry Potter's Quidditch. Broom races with friends outdoors build fitness and fun.
Cultural Value
This game is a representative Korean folk game. Transmitted through generations, it well shows Korean sentiment and community culture. Currently available for hands-on experience at folk villages, museums, and cultural centers in Seoul, it's a popular Korean culture experience program for foreign tourists as well. Enjoyed together from children to adults, it becomes an opportunity for intergenerational communication.