Macrine and I Playing Party Bridge at the SOS Club, Modesto, 1972 |
I just recently read that playing mahjong reduced the rate of depression in older adults/senior citizens in urban China(1). Mahjong,
the tiled-based game is very popular among Chinese as well as others of
different nationalities for example, the Filipinos. It might be a possible way to boost mental health,
according to a study from the University of Georgia.
The study concluded that playing Mahjong is a type of social participation linked to reduce rates of depression among the Chinese. It can also lead to gambling.
The above article reminded me of the several articles that I have written about mahjong in the past in my blogs ( 2, 3).
Mahjong is my favorite tile game, but bridge is my favorite card game. I learned how to play mahjong when I was only 7 years old in the Philippines. It is the best way to pass the hot summer afternoons in tropical/humid climate of the Philippines.
The study concluded that playing Mahjong is a type of social participation linked to reduce rates of depression among the Chinese. It can also lead to gambling.
The above article reminded me of the several articles that I have written about mahjong in the past in my blogs ( 2, 3).
Mahjong is my favorite tile game, but bridge is my favorite card game. I learned how to play mahjong when I was only 7 years old in the Philippines. It is the best way to pass the hot summer afternoons in tropical/humid climate of the Philippines.
Playing Mahjong with Ditas and Carenna with Macrine watching. Usually 4 players are needed but 3 could play the Game |
(1) https://www.neatorama.com/2019/09/21/Mahjong-Might-Be-The-Answer-For-One-s-Depression-Study-Shows/
(2) https://davidbkatague.blogspot.com/search?q=mahjong
(3) https://whyretireinthephilippines.blogspot.com/2013/05/mahjong-is-my-tile-game-what-is-yours.html
Mahjong is an easy game to learn in case you do not know how to play. Try it and enjoy. I hope you do not get addicted or turn it into a gambling game.
The Mahjong set is available in various prices depending quality of the tiles |
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