Diabolo

A juggling toy of a spool tossed and spun on a string held by two sticks, popular in France and elsewhere in Europe.

How it is played

The player whips the string between two hand sticks to spin the spool, tossing and catching it in tricks.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of France.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Modern Heritage (1800 to today), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Celtic and Atlantic Europe.