Tag: bloodsport

Filipino kid’s bloodsport aka spider fighting – Part 2

June 13, 2009

Bamboo skewers or walis tingting (stick that comes from the midriff of a coconut leaf) serve as the battleground. The warriors are placed at both ends of the stick and gently pushed toward each other. The death match begins with both kids hoping their spider would be the one to live to fight again. Just … More Filipino kid’s bloodsport aka spider fighting – Part 2

Filipino kid’s bloodsport aka spider fighting – Part 1

June 11, 2009

Growing up in a family with mostly male cousins, both on my father and mother side, was equally challenging and interesting. I wasn’t treated special just ‘coz I’m a girl. I had to be one of the boys to be able to join their games and activities, including spider fighting. Spider fighting is a popular … More Filipino kid’s bloodsport aka spider fighting – Part 1