Throwing hydrangea is a traditional sport of which nation?

Throwing hydrangea is a traditional sport of Zhuang nationality.

Hydrangea throwing is one of the most popular traditional sports of Zhuang nationality. Hydrangea was originally a weapon in ancient times. With the development of society, this weapon used in hunting and war has gradually evolved into a hydrangea used to convey feelings, entertain body and mind and keep fit in today's competition. Because of its nationality, interest and simplicity.

After adaptation, hydrangea throwing has become a competition item of Guangxi traditional ethnic games and a performance item of national traditional ethnic games. Throwing hydrangea is an activity of Zhuang people in traditional festivals such as Spring Festival, March 3rd and Mid-Autumn Festival.

Introduction of throwing hydrangea

As a cultural symbol of Zhuang nationality, "hydrangea" originated from the "flying mound" drawn on Huashan cliff in Ningming County, Guangxi more than 2000 years ago. This is an ancient weapon made of bronze, which fights by throwing. With the improvement of material living standard and cultural and entertainment level, people gradually imitate the shape of "flying weight" with cotton cloth, linen and silk.

Embroidered on it to make embroidered cloth bags, throw entertainment, transfer emotions to each other, and finally form today's hydrangea. Throwing hydrangea is not only a sports activity deeply loved by Zhuang people, but also highly related to nationality, folk customs, lifestyle, aesthetic concept and value orientation, which reflects the diversification of Zhuang sports culture development.