ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Village swing

Have you ever been to a playground and seen a swing? A village swing is a special kind of swing that is made in some traditional villages. It's not like the swings you might see at a regular playground or even at a fancy playground.

Instead, it's usually made out of wood and can be really big and heavy. Sometimes it might even be attached to a tree! So, you have to be careful when you swing on it.

When you swing on a village swing, you have to use your body to get it going. You can't just push it with your feet like you might do on a regular swing. Instead, you have to sit on the swing and use your legs to pump back and forth.

Once you get going, it can be really fun! Some people even stand up on the swing when they get really good. But again, you have to be careful because it can be dangerous.

In some village cultures, swinging on a village swing is seen as a way to show off how brave you are. So, people might try to swing really high or do tricks on the swing.

Overall, a village swing is a really cool and unique kind of swing that you might see in some traditional villages. Just make sure to be careful if you ever get to swing on one yourself!