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El conejo de la suerte

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El conejo de la suerte (the lucky rabbit) is a Spanish-language children's singing and clapping game typically played by children aged six to eight. Players stand in a circle holding hands and sing together while one child begins a sequence of claps, each child clapping the palm of the neighbor to their left in time with the song. Play continues around the circle until the song ends; whichever child receives the final clap must stand and kiss or hug another player of their choosing, and that chosen child leads the next round. The song's verses describe a lucky rabbit and instruct the chosen child to pick whoever they like best. Exact lyrics vary by region, but the clapping sequence and the choosing ritual remain consistent across versions.

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Children's Game 1
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Children's singing game 1
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1. El conejo de la suerte (Wikipedia)
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El conejo de la suerte (lit. 'Lucky Rabbit') is a children's singing game
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