In collaboration with the Museum of African Art in Belgrade, a special event - MANCALA DAY - will be organised at the Cultural Centre Sopot.
MANCALA DAY IN SOPOT
Cultural Centre Sopot, February 28th 2014
Mancala is a cognitive board game based on logical and mathematical combinatorics played in different variations on four continents: in Africa, Asia, South and North America.
However, it is only in Africa that that it is played across the whole continent. It is considered to be one of the oldest games in the world and there is evidence of it that goes back to the Neolithic.
To become a good “mancalist” no previous knowledge is necessary. The rules are simple however it is not easy to score. What is developed through mancala is quick calculation, strategic thinking and tactics. Also, playing mancala is a good opportunity to develop communicational skills, forge friendships and meet new people.
Mancala boards will be provided by the Museum of African Art.
Children's Workshop: 10 am - 12 noon
MAA curators will show children how to play mancala. After learning the rules and playing the game, children will be instructed how to make a portable mancala out of egg boxes.
Mancala Rules for Grownups
For youth: 5 pm - 7 pm
For elders: 7pm-9 pm
Exhibition curator and catalogue author will give a short presentation of this game, after which visitors will have the opportunity to learn and play mancala themselves.
