Exploring Chajchaay, the ancient Mayan ball game

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Updated On Jul 11, 2016 07:12 pm IST

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Guatemalan natives play Chajchaay, an ancient Mayan ball game, at the central square of Aguilares, 36 km north of San Salvador, El Salvador on July 8, 2016. (AFP)

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The game is played during an educational cultural event with the aim of promoting the Chajchaay among the Salvadoran youth. (AFP)

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Chajchaay is almost 1,000 years old that is still played in the streets of El Salvador. (AFP)

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Before the game the Mayan spiritual leaders blessed the court and the players by lighting incense and saying prayers. (AFP)

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Players wear a striking array of masks and paint their faces before the start of the game. (AFP)

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The players burn incense before the game. (AFP)

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The players use solid-rubber ball to play. (AFP)

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Guatemalan natives prepare to play Chajchaay. (AFP)

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A game of Chajchaay in progress. (AFP)

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A ritual before the start of a game of Chajchaay. (AFP)

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Chajchaay looks like a net-free volleyball in which players use hips, knees and elbows to play.

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Exploring Chajchaay, the ancient Mayan ball game

Guatemalan natives play Chajchaay, an ancient Mayan ball game, at the central square of Aguilares, 36 km north of San Salvador, El Salvador on July 8, 2016. (AFP)

The game is played during an educational cultural event with the aim of promoting the Chajchaay among the Salvadoran youth. (AFP)

Chajchaay is almost 1,000 years old that is still played in the streets of El Salvador. (AFP)

Before the game the Mayan spiritual leaders blessed the court and the players by lighting incense and saying prayers. (AFP)

Players wear a striking array of masks and paint their faces before the start of the game. (AFP)

The players burn incense before the game. (AFP)

The players use solid-rubber ball to play. (AFP)

Guatemalan natives prepare to play Chajchaay. (AFP)

A game of Chajchaay in progress. (AFP)

A ritual before the start of a game of Chajchaay. (AFP)

Chajchaay looks like a net-free volleyball in which players use hips, knees and elbows to play.

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