Once, an old man and an old woman prayed for a child. Their prayers were finally answered, and they were blessed with a baby boy. They loved him dearly and taught him all they knew. But one day, their son fell ill and passed away. The old man mourned deeply, gathered other men and embarked on a journey to the Land of Souls to bring his son back.<\/p>\n
After many moons, the old man and his companions reached the gate to the Land of Souls. The gatekeeper, moved by the old man\u2019s love for his son, offered him a chance: \u201cIf you can beat me at Waltes, I\u2019ll allow you to bring your son\u2019s spirit back home.\u201d<\/p>\n
And so began Waltes, a traditional Mi’kmaw game of chance passed down through generations for over 500 years<\/span>. According to legend, the game was so much fun, and the dice landed with such a loud thud that the vibrations travelled to the spirit world, capturing their attention and earning their favour for this captivating game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Waltes is more than just a game\u2014it\u2019s a window into Mi\u2019kmaw culture, history, and storytelling. Played for over 500 years, this traditional game of chance carries deep cultural significance and is as exciting as it is meaningful. From its legendary origins to step-by-step instructions, discover how to play Waltes and embrace the spirit of connection and friendly competition that makes it so special. Ready to learn more? Explore The Story of Waltes and How to Play It!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":465,"featured_media":98895,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[172],"ppma_author":[1539],"class_list":["post-98662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-family-fun"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n