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Juego del palo

Juego del palo is a traditional game played in the Canary Islands. It's kind of like a game of "sword fighting," but with long sticks instead of swords.

Imagine you and a friend each have a really long stick, like a big branch. You stand facing each other and take turns hitting each other's sticks with your own stick. The goal is to knock your friend's stick out of their hand or touch them with your stick without hitting too hard and hurting them.

It's kind of like playing tag or fencing, where you have to be quick and agile to dodge and hit your opponent. It takes a lot of skill and practice to play this game well.

People have been playing juego del palo in the Canary Islands for a long time, and it's an important part of their cultural heritage. It's a fun and exciting game to watch, and even more fun to play if you get the chance!
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