Tai Chi and spinning top are both traditional Chinese sports culture, but whether they are intangible cultural heritage needs to be judged according to specific definitions and standards.
Tai Chi is one of the traditional Chinese martial arts, and its history can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. Tai Chi is characterized by overcoming rigidity with softness, slowing down and fast, and taking preemptive action, and through the coordination and adjustment of the body, the purpose of releasing energy and attacking the opponent is achieved. Tai Chi is not only a sport, but also a method of self-cultivation, which is considered an excellent traditional culture.
Playing spinning top is one of the traditional Chinese folk games and an ancient sports activity. Playing the top is mainly to whip the top up and make it spin on the ground, and compete to see who spins longer and more consistently. Playing the spinning top is not only a game, but also a means of exercising the body, and is considered to be an excellent traditional folk culture.
According to the definition of China's intangible cultural heritage, intangible cultural heritage refers to various cultures expressed in traditional forms, including oral traditions, traditional performing arts, folk activities, rituals and festivals, folk traditional knowledge and practices related to nature and the universe, and traditional handicraft skills. Therefore, both Tai Chi and spinning top can be considered part of China's intangible cultural heritage.
In short, Tai Chi and Spinning Top are excellent traditional Chinese cultural sports activities, both of which have unique cultural connotations and historical values, and should be protected and inherited.