Is it a legacy to play top?

Playing top is a traditional folk game in China. But at present, playing gyro is not regarded as a national intangible cultural heritage in China.

1. What is intangible cultural heritage?

Intangible cultural heritage refers to the sum of intangible cultural expressions such as human oral traditions, performing arts, social customs and customs celebrations, and is the spiritual wealth created, inherited and developed by a nation or society. Intangible cultural heritage includes oral tradition, performing arts, social practice, ceremonies, festivals, ways of knowing and doing, etc. , not limited to specific physical entities.

2. Why is gyro playing not listed as an intangible cultural heritage?

In China's intangible cultural heritage list, playing gyro is not listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. This may be caused by many factors. First of all, the identification and protection of intangible cultural heritage is a continuous process, which requires strict examination and evaluation, involving comprehensive considerations in many aspects, including history, cultural value, inheritance and so on.

3. Historical and cultural background of playing gyro.

Playing top is a traditional folk game in China, and its origin can be traced back to ancient times. Gyro is a toy tied to a wood or metal shaft with a thread, which can show various dynamics and skills in the process of rotation. Playing gyro is not only an entertainment activity, but also a manifestation of traditional culture, which not only reflects people's skills and dexterity, but also reflects their observation and understanding of the rotating motion in nature.

4. The inheritance and popularity of topping.

In many areas of China, playing top has a rich tradition and popularity. Especially in rural areas, playing gyro is a common game for children, and some places have formed the tradition of gyro competition and performance. However, due to the changes of the times and the rise of modern entertainment methods such as video games, the inheritance and popularization of playing gyro may decline.

5. Protection and promotion of gyro.

Although playing gyro has not been listed as an intangible cultural heritage at present, its protection and inheritance are still of great significance. In order to protect and popularize the traditional cultural form of playing gyro, a series of measures can be taken. For example, we should strengthen the research and literature collation of gyro-playing, promote the organization of related activities and competitions, offer training courses on gyro-making and skill teaching, and promote the cultural education of gyro-playing in schools and communities.

6. Conclusion

Although playing gyro is not listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in China at present, it is still a part of China traditional culture and has unique historical and cultural value. By strengthening the protection and inheritance work, the gyro-playing activities can be more widely understood and spread, thus protecting and inheriting China's intangible cultural heritage.