PALOSEBO

Palo-sebo - greased bamboo pole climbing - This game

involves a greased bamboo pole that players attempt

to climb. This games is usually played during town fiestas,

 particularly in the provinces. The objective of the

participants is to be the first person to reach the prize—

a small bag—located at the top of the bamboo pole.

The small bag usually contains money or toys.

This game is usually played by boys during a town fiesta or on special occasions

 in the various Provinces of the Philippines. Long and straight bamboo poles

are polished and greased, after which a small bag containing the prize is tied

 to the top. The bag usually contains money, sweets, or toys. Sometimes a small

flag is used instead of the actual prize, which is given to the winner afterwards.

Contestants try to climb the pole in turns to secure the prize,

 and anyone who fails to reach the top is disqualified. The winner

 is the one who succeeds in reaching and untying the prize or

retrieving the flag.