Maide leisgEquipment: 1 stick per couple Space: AnywhereNumber of participants: Couples Duration: 10 minutesContext:Highland games are events held in spring and summer in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy events, especially the caber toss. While centred on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic culture.The games are claimed to have influenced Baron Pierre de Coubertin when he was planning the revival of the Olympic Games. De Coubertin saw a display of Highland games at the Paris Exhibition of 1889.

Development: Made leisg is a game where, in couples, the opponents have to sit in the ground with the soles of their feet

pressing against each other. Thus seated, the opponents have to hold a stick between their hands while they pull against each other until one of them is raised from the ground, winning the one who can stay sitted.

We will develop a little tournament. When you win your opponent, find another classmate who has won in order to find out the best player in this traditional game.

Trivia: The oldest 'Maide Leisg' competition in the world takes place at the Carloway show and Highland Games on

the Isle of Lewis.Graphic explanation: