Fierljeppen [pronounced: ‘fee – earl – yeppen’] is literally translated as ‘far-leaping,’ a name that befits each contestant’s main goal: to leap over a canal without hitting the water.
In order to accomplish this task, the ‘ljepper’ must sprint towards the canal and jump onto a pole. Then, if s/he successfully grabs onto the pole, s/he must climb the pole and control which direction it tips.
Ideally, the ljepper will jump onto the other side, and the audience will cheer. Otherwise, the ljepper will fall into the water, and the audience will say “ohh.”
The ljepper wins when s/he lands farther than the other contestants.
It’s like upgrading the Olympic long jump by adding a canal.
Beginners usually fall into the water.
Perfect PE curriculum?
Yes.
Do I kinda want to try it?
Also, yes.
Do I need to add visiting this time of year to my bucket list so I can observe Fierljeppen in all it’s glory?
Definitely, yes.
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