National Intangible Cultural Heritage of Polo

Polo is a national intangible cultural heritage. It is not only a sport, but also a cultural symbol, representing the history, culture and spirit of the Chinese nation.

Polo, as a traditional equestrian sport, originated in Persia (now Iranian) in 525 BC and was introduced to China. In China, polo first appeared in the late Western Han Dynasty and has a history of more than 2,000 years. Polo, called "Jiju" in ancient times, began in Han Dynasty and prevailed in Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties.

On June 7th, 2008, polo was approved by the State Council to be included in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list. This intangible cultural heritage includes not only polo itself, but also a set of related equestrian skills, competition rules, venues and facilities.

The inheritance and development of polo is of great significance for carrying forward the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation and cultivating people's team spirit and sense of competition. At the same time, polo is also a way of cultural exchange. By participating in polo, friendship and understanding between people of all countries can be enhanced.

Characteristics of polo:

1, high-level technical and speed requirements: Polo requires riders and horses to have superb skills and speed in order to complete various complicated movements and strategies. Horses must have excellent explosive power and endurance, and can run and turn quickly in a short time.

2. Close cooperation between rider and horse: Polo needs close cooperation between rider and horse. The rider needs to know the character, ability and limitations of the horse in order to make the best decision in the race. Horses also need to trust their riders, respond to their instructions and cooperate with other horses.

3. Height training and setting: Polo needs height training and setting to master the necessary skills and qualities. This includes speed, agility, stability, obeying instructions and so on. Trainers need to spend a lot of time and energy to cultivate an excellent polo horse.

4. Adapt to all kinds of competition strategies: Polo requires riders to use all kinds of strategies flexibly according to the competition situation. Horses need to be able to adapt to different competition strategies, such as quick breakthrough, accurate passing and tight defense. This requires horses to have certain intelligence and tactical awareness.

5. Requirements for venues and equipment: Polo requires specific venues and equipment, such as professional polo venues, specialized polo clubs and balls. These venues and equipment can provide the best competition conditions and ensure the safety and play of riders and horses.

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