Introduction of Bow and Arrow Culture in China

Bow and arrow culture is an integral part of China traditional culture, with a long history and extremely rich content, which permeates politics, economy, etiquette, education, military affairs, folk customs, science and technology and many other aspects. Ritual shooting, which originated in the ancient Central Plains, has the cultural essence of combining civil and military, entertaining and advocating harmony. It not only has a far-reaching impact on all ethnic groups in China, but also profoundly affects many ethnic groups and countries in Asia. For the ancient northern nationalities, the influence of bow and arrow culture is far-reaching, and even determines and changes the national history to some extent. From the early Xiongnu, Xianbei to Mongolia, Manchu and many other national cultural systems, a series of cultural contents such as etiquette, art, production, sports, poetry, singing and dancing were derived from shooting, and these traditions finally merged into a profound and colorful Chinese traditional cultural project. Throughout the historical development of China, the bow and arrow culture has nurtured the brave spirit of the Chinese nation. Among all the ancient cultural heritages in China, no cultural form is as full of the characteristics of multi-ethnic cultural exchange and integration as archery.