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Good evening, Hi good evening; what are we talking about today? We are going to talk about Spin Tops, which are
traditional toys from Mexico, it´s the first year we are here, with the Spanish kids
and we've come here to teach them the spin top game
we're going to do a quick trick to
learn how to throw the top on the floor
The people in charge to do the spin top revolution in San Vicente today
are the members of the company Five Stars. That's right
the company is 25 years old
and was founded in the Capital, Mexico City
how long? 25 years ago the company was founded
But in Spain, not so many, right? No, in Spain it is the first time we visit and
we have found children
love the spin top game a lot, and that's why we are here to
teach them
and show them what they can do, because with practice they can do
lots of things.
Remember that the spin top is
the combination of the mind with the movement of your body , OK
But, did they know how to play with the tops here? Of course, they already know how to
play, this is most important, that it is a worldwide game
however, children have to improve? That's right, they have to improve and this is why we are here
for this reason we have come from so far away, to teach them how they can play
correctly
Ok, so, who are you trying to teach, what ages?
Well. We have children from five years old, to thirteen which is the average age that
a child should be
to compete and be able to win prices like bicycles
footballs, backpacks, baseball caps; we're going to give mp3s, plasma TVs and more
We're not just here in San Vicente, we are also in Campello and other
communities or provinces as they are called here
Ok, I suppose the fact you give things away and to come here with the spin tops, also
helps children a little to come out from home? or play with computers and
video games? , that's correct, so they forget a little bit all those video games
that in reality, sometimes affect them
let's remember that this is a traditional game
a traditional game
and with it, they can forget for a while video games, Internet,
the computer, which in reality, sometimes affect them more when used for many hours
but, do you think the use of this street game has been lost a little?
It has been lost a little because we don't encourage it, that's why we're here
to promote the game of tops
so it doesn't get lost and recover this culture
in the whole country
for this reason you have organised today here in San Vicente
del Respeig a competition! That's right; we are going to give away
a bicycle, we're ready, It's good that you're here with us
a bicycle
among how many people? Well, at least around 80 to 100 kids
have registered
80 to 100! Wow, did you expect that many?
we expected a bit less! But more have arrived
and this is good
for all because the game is being recovered again.
but can we find the tops in normal establishments? Or where?
You can find them in stationary shops, newspaper agents, corner shops,
where sweets are sold
in all these sort of shops
and now I think we enter the most important part!
how good a top should be?
like the tops you have
a perfect balance
have a metal tip
perfectly balanced
so it can
spin correctly on your hand
You can see the balance of the top. And what material?
The material is polycarbonate,
which it's the most resistant type of plastic
it's a very resistant material, so when the kid throws the top to the ground,
it's very difficult for it to break....so that is a very important part, otherwise
kids when they learn, especially with this game, it would be impossible
that's right
and how much would it cost? We have them from 1.80 to
8 Euros the most expensive, which it is called "Turbo"
because it contains a ball bearing which allows it to spin more than three minutes,
and for people who know or don't know, what does it mean?
The majority of children who like spin tops already know this
that a spin top with a ball bearing lasts longer
ah ha, well let's see because I think it is just about
to start this competition!
of course, we're about to begin, just a few more minutes,
we already have here all the kids, anxious to win the bicycle
OK! Let's see the best images of the competition !
Francisco Jesus has been the winner everyone wanted to be
But in the end it's you the winner! Yes...well did you like the bike, were you expecting this?
I had hopes, but until I learn better..well?
you don't know how to ride yet?
well, this is the perfect occasion! yeap
besides riding your new bike,
you still have a long path to go..did you know
how to
use the spin top?
yes
I learned the "boomerang" a few days ago...a few days ago, it's not that long!
but we see you are an expert
not really
give us a tip for those who are watching and would like to improve
what has to be done to throw the top
and spin it correctly?
well,
first when you wind the string by the tip, press really tight
and then
quite light
I see
and it's now ready
ready to throw
to throw it, you place three fingers on top and your thumb underneath
Ok Francisco Jesus, we'll leave you with your throw, I am sure you'll do it great!
Thank you very much, and enjoy your new bike!
Thank you