Recreation
Archery is a popular form of relaxation
and contests are held at every festival and at social gatherings. These are gala
affairs with much music, dancing, drinking and gaeity. But polo is the most
exciting sport. Ladakhi polo is a fast and furious game of two rounds of 20
minutes each with few restraints and rough riding reminiscent of the Mongol
horsemen. During winter, frozen water surfaces provide the ideal rink for ice
skating. Discarded tins are flattened and attached to the soles of the shoes,
serving a substitute for skates. Ice hockey, too, has become a popular winter
sport.
The popular sport of archery
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