Kushuru (Bolognesi)

Kushuru is a term used in the Bolognese dialect of the Emilian-Romagnol language, predominantly spoken in and around Bologna, Italy. It refers to a children's game similar to hopscotch. The game typically involves drawing a series of numbered squares or rectangles on the ground, often with chalk, and then hopping or jumping through them according to a set of rules. The specific rules and layout of the kushuru can vary from neighborhood to neighborhood and even from family to family, reflecting the localized and oral traditions that characterize dialectal variations. Kushuru is considered a traditional children's pastime in the Bologna area and a part of the local cultural heritage.