Tanzania: Women Engage in Mancala Board Game to Foster Connections  

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In Tanzania, an increasing number of women are taking up Mancala, referred to as Bao in Swahili, which is a traditional African game that has been played by men for centuries. Originating from the Arabic root n-q-l, which means “movement,” Mancala entails strategically moving tokens across rows of pits during turns. The variations can have between two to four rows, where players gather seeds in sheltered “houses” or engage in other movements… Read More “Tanzania: Women Engage in Mancala Board Game to Enhance Connections.

  

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