Bhutanese Soksom Archery Chant
B
PLAYERS
6+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
- Bows and blunt-tipped arrows suitable for beginners
- A target board
MEASUREMENTS
Target distance shortened to a beginner-safe 20-30ft (6-9m).
HOW TO PLAY
1
Two teams take turns shooting at a distant target board.
2
While the opposing team shoots, the other team sings and dances near the target to playfully distract them, staying safely clear of the shooting line.
3
A hit on the target earns points, with the center scoring the most.
4
After each hit, the scoring team performs a short celebratory dance before switching turns.
5
Play to an agreed number of rounds; the team with the most accumulated points wins.