Is stilt walking an intangible cultural heritage?

Stilts are an intangible cultural heritage.

The stilts, also known as the one-pole stilts, were listed as the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage in China in 2008. The history of stilt walking can be traced back to the period of Yao and Shun, and it was mainly used for large-scale sacrificial activities, and began to be widely spread among the people in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Stilt walking is one of China's traditional folk activities, mostly made of wooden materials, and is divided into single stilts and double stilts.

As a traditional performing art, stilt-walking has been inherited and developed in different regions and cultures. In Gaoyou City, Haicheng City, Jishan County, Jinzhou City, Jinzhong City and other areas, colorful stilt-walking activities are held during large-scale festivals.

The skill of stilt walking.

1, a steady pace: walking on stilts requires walking on stilts, so the pace must be as steady as a mountain. The palms of your feet are completely on the stilts and keep your balance.

2, body coordination: stilt walking requires body coordination and force, especially pay attention to the balance of the upper body, to maintain the vertical stability of the body.

3, sight ahead: when you step on the stilts, your sight should be forward.

4, even force: stilts need even force, sudden force or sudden release of strength, will lead to fall.

5, practice and perseverance: after mastering the skills of stilt walking and practicing diligently, you can learn this skill.