Hóšišipa

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(Lakota, Native American folk song)

Hóšišipa, hóšišipa, hóšišipa, hóši

The “s” is pronounced with an “sh” sound.

English Translation - Pinching Game

Hóšišipa is a pinching game where children try to lift the hands of each other by pinching the tops of their hands.

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2 Comments
Kim Good
11 years ago

Are there outs in the game or do you simply pass while singing?

Beth
Reply to  Kim Good
11 years ago

We simply pass while singing, although it’s not that “simple!” If only one student messes up (which always happens!), it messes everyone up!

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