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Cherki, the card game capable of unifying people

Published on 23 Mar 2025 10:08:30 PM

A nearly forgotten traditional card game and once a unifying pastime for the local diverse communities hundreds of years ago, the cherki is experiencing a revival.

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A nearly forgotten traditional card game and once a unifying pastime for the local diverse communities hundreds of years ago, the cherki is experiencing a revival.

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