What are the Kinh pure copper sports? Jing Customs

The Bamboo Poles Dance is an instrumental dance in the form of bamboo poles, popular in Beijing folklore.

In the Jing jumping bamboo poles, eight poles are placed horizontally on two long trees parallel to the ground. Participants are divided into four pairs, with eight men or women sitting in two rows. After jumping the bamboo poles, each hand holds one end of the pole, taps the wooden pole, and closes the pole with a rhythmic drumbeat to make a subdued sound. Young girls will skillfully utilize the beat and opening and closing of the bamboo poles to make various movements. When one person jumps, they hop, skip, and weave back and forth, step by step, in the four spaces. When two or more people jump, the movements are coordinated and neat, back and forth, stretching beautifully.

Top Bamboo Pole

Top Bamboo Pole is an athletic event of the Jing people.

The bamboo pole competition must prepare a bamboo pole about 3 meters long. When the competition begins, each side holds one end of a bamboo pole and pushes it straight with both hands. This form of competition needs to be vigorously promoted and skillfully utilized, and is a competitive sporting activity with both combat and skill. The side whose arms are bent during the match loses. It is open to both men and women in Beijing.

Swimming and Duck Catching

The areas where the Jing people live have water all year round, and everyone has learned a variety of water sports skills. Swimming in the water and catching ducks are traditional water sports of the Kyung ethnic group.

There are many ducks tamed year-round along the rivers where the Jing live. Young Beijing men and women who are good at swimming and diving often compete for ducks in the summer and fall rainy seasons. The competition is usually divided into individual and collective forms.

At that time, ducks were first placed on rivers and beaches, and participants in the competitions went into the water to catch them. The winner was the one who caught the most ducks in a duck flying and diving contest. This competition requires skillful swimming and great physical strength and is especially popular among young people in Beijing.