![]() ![]() For example, in 1927, a Chinese writer named Hu Shi argued that MJ posed a major social threat, in the same category as footbinding and opium! Mahjong has never quite shaken the early associations it had with gambling and houses of ill-repute. Despite its wide appeal, or perhaps because of it, Mahjong was often a target of criticism by moralists and reformers. It grew rapidly in popularity, being played by men and women, rich and poor, and in the country and cities. Historical evidence, on the other hand, shows that the game evolved from similar card games in the late 19th century. Some legends hold that Mahjong was invented by the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius. Universities are a popular place for MJ, with thriving clubs at U of T, UBC, and others. Mahjong is also on the rise among young people. The Canadian championship, run by the Canadian Mahjong Association, is called the "Maple Cup". In 2007, a Canadian helped to found an international World Series of Mahjong which is played annually in Macau. Clubs and tournaments have sprouted up around the world. In fact, it has been shown to have many of the same cognitive benefits as chess and bridge.Īccording to Tristan Choa, president of the University of Toronto Mahjong Society, Mahjong's greatest trait is its capacity for bringing people together. It is a game of great strategic complexity, demanding constant attention and analysis to play well. The pleasures of mahjong are both sensuous - the feel and sound of the tiles clicking against one another - and intellectual. ![]() ![]() It's a rummy-like game played with 144-tiles, traditionally made out of ivory or bone with a bamboo base. "Mahjong" (or MJ for short), translates roughly as "the game of sparrows". ![]()
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