In the treasure house of intangible cultural heritage, sports, as a treasure of human civilization, also occupy an important position. These sports are not only a kind of competition, but also a kind of culture, a tradition, and a kind of spiritual inheritance. So, which sports are considered intangible cultural heritage?
First of all, wushu is a traditional sport in China and one of the important representatives of intangible cultural heritage. Chinese martial arts have a long history and are diverse, such as Tai Chi, Shaolin Kung Fu, Xingyi Boxing, etc., each with its own unique philosophical ideas, techniques, and cultivation methods. Martial arts is not only a way to exercise the body, but also a method of self-cultivation and the pursuit of excellence. In 2006, Shaolin Kung Fu was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists.
Secondly, dragon boat sports are also one of the important representatives of intangible cultural heritage. Dragon boat sports have a long history and profound cultural heritage in China. Every year during the Dragon Boat Festival of the lunar calendar, grand dragon boat races are held all over the country, and people commemorate the ancient patriotic poet Qu Yuan in this way. In 2011, dragon boat sports were included in the third batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.
In addition, acrobatics is also one of the traditional sports in China. Acrobatics originated in China and has a long history and a wide variety of types, such as turning, bowling, tightrope walking, etc. Acrobats demonstrate human mastery of technique and balance through great skill and virtuosity. In 2006, Wuqiao acrobatics was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.
As part of the intangible cultural heritage, these sports represent the culmination of human ingenuity and effort, as well as the human quest for health, harmony and excellence. However, with the rapid development of society and the advancement of globalization, these traditional sports are facing the challenge of protection and inheritance. Therefore, we need to pay more attention to the protection and transmission of these intangible cultural heritages, so that these precious cultural assets can be sustained and developed.
Overall, sports such as martial arts, dragon boating, and acrobatics are all important parts of intangible cultural heritage. These sports are not only a kind of competition, but also a kind of culture, a tradition, and a kind of spiritual inheritance. They represent the crystallization of human ingenuity and effort, as well as the pursuit of health, harmony and excellence. However, we need to pay more attention to the protection and transmission of these intangible cultural heritages, so that these precious cultural treasures can be sustained and developed.