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ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES.
A CHANT OF THE TITLE IS SAID WHILE THE PLAYERS, IN TURN, MAKE
DIFFERENT GESTURES. ALL THE PLAYERS MUST DO THE GESTURES IN TURN
AND IN THE RIGHT MANNER, AND THE WINNER IS THE LAST PERSON WHO
COMPLETES THE SERIES WITHOUT A MISTAKE.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; FAIRPORT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Pastime C500.522 Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Athletic sport and exercise Gymnastics Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Memory |
Date learned: 00-00-1964