Ohh if I catch you – you Sapo

Two random facts about Peru:

#1) An ancient legend tells the tale of the magical powers of the Sapos in the sacred lake of the Incas, Lake Titicaca. If a Sapo caught a gold piece in its mouth, he immediately granted the lucky player’s wish and then the Sapo turned into gold.

During the years of the Spanish Empire, the idea of throwing coins to Sapos in lakes and rivers evolved into a board game.

Hence this is what is played in Peruvian households:

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#2) Peruvians are apparently obsessed with the following Brazilian song called ai se eu te pego (Oh if I catch You.) Please enjoy.

Or get this. A Literal translation in English. It’s so bad it’s fantastic!

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1 comment
  1. Iris said:

    Haha, hilarisch! Als ik trouwens sapo google krijg je south african post office.. :P Maar een sapo is een pad, dus? En waarom zijn juist die zo speciaal?

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