# @flybyjing on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbgU6b9lEbN
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68686999-flybyjing-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/255bf08e1c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-01T17:00:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** FLY BY JING (@flybyjing) — https://gondola.cc/flybyjing

## Caption

it’s international mahjong day 🀄

born in 19th century china, this tile game has a rich history and is still a family classic in many chinese homes.

swipe through for the history, and stick around till the end for a crash course on how to play

#mahjong #chineseculture #chinesehistory #chinese #chinalife 

Mahjong evolved in the mid-1800s from madiao, a centuries-old game played with cards.

Mahjong could be played for pennies or for valuables, making it one of the few games equally played in casual teahouses and palaces. 

Superstitions are a part of the fun when it comes to mahjong. 

Here’s how to play. 

round up three people, find a set (or an app), and let the clacking begin!

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## Tags

chinalife, mahjong, chineseculture, chinesehistory, chinese

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