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What is the most traditional folk entertainment of Jing nationality?

The traditional competitive activities of the Jing nationality are mostly related to the coastal cultural and ecological environment, such as "catching live ducks", "head", "arm" and "pole". "Catch live ducks" is usually held on festivals. At the beginning of the game, put a duck into the sea first. After the ducks swam a certain distance, the contestants jumped into the sea at the same time and competed to catch the ducks. The duck flies forward, and the contestants chase after it, in order to catch the duck first and win the game, and then reward him with the duck. "Touching duck eggs" means throwing some cooked duck eggs into the sea. After the duck eggs sank to the bottom, the contestants jumped into the sea and dived to touch the duck eggs. Whoever meets them wins, and whoever meets the most wins. Through these activities, we can test the water quality of the contestants, improve their swimming and diving abilities, and strengthen their sense of competition and enterprising spirit.

"Head", "arm" and "pole" are some simple and easy sports activities in the Jing nationality. "Head-to-head" is usually carried out after work or during festivals. On the beach or under the shade of trees, naked young men face to face with their heads in their hands, kneel on the ground, touch their heads, push hard and knock each other to the ground, which is victory. It usually takes three games, and the winner is king.

In the "top arm" competition, two people stand opposite each other, at the same time, their arms are extended, their palms are offset, and both sides push the top hard until one side pushes over the center line drawn on the ground, forcing the other side to retreat. Usually it is played three times, and the winner is king.

The activity of "pushing the pole" is even more exciting: two people stand opposite each other, and a bamboo pole more than two meters long is placed between the neck or abdomen. Both sides exert their strength at the same time and try their best to push the bamboo pole forward. Whoever can cross the "boundary river" is the winner.

These games are both games and sports; This is both a contest of strength and a test of will. This shows that the Jing people are optimistic, tenacious and determined.