Intangible Cultural Heritage of Traditional Folk Sports

The Intangible Cultural Heritage of Traditional Folk Sports includes Wushu, Dragon and Lion Dance, Shuttlecock, Dragon Boat Race, and the traditional sports programs of Tibetans and Mongolians.

1, Wushu

Wushu is one of China's traditional sports programs with a long history and cultural background. Wushu focuses on the cultivation of physical fitness, technical skills as well as moral cultivation, and is a kind of sports culture of both internal and external cultivation. It includes Taijiquan, Shaolin Quan, Wing Chun and many other styles.

2. Dragon and Lion Dance

The Dragon and Lion Dance is a common form of performance in traditional Chinese festivals, with strong cultural symbolism. The Dragon and Lion Dance not only demonstrates the charm of traditional Chinese dance, but also expresses people's reverence and faith in dragons and lions.

3. Shuttlecock

Shuttlecock is a sport that originated in Chinese folklore and has a history of more than a thousand years. Shuttlecock is mainly played with kicking, heading and body coordination, which is very interesting and competitive.

4, dragon boat racing

Dragon boat racing is a traditional Chinese folk sports activities, has a history of more than two thousand years. Dragon boat racing is not only a form of sports competition, but also reflects the spirit of unity and cooperation and courage.

5. Traditional Sports of Tibetans and Mongolians

The Tibetans and Mongolians are ethnic minorities with unique cultural characteristics in China, and their traditional sports programs also have a unique charm. For example, the Tibetans have such programs as jumping to the gods, turning to the mountains, playing polo, etc.; the Mongolians have such programs as wrestling, horse-racing and archery.