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Macho parado

Also known as ball elimination

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Teams throw a ball to eliminate opponents by hitting them.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Nicaragua.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Modern Heritage (1800 to today), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of The Americas: Mesoamerica.

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