Shuttlecock kicking is an intangible cultural heritage

Mondo Culture Updated on 2024-01-30

Shuttlecock kicking is a traditional sport in China, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. In recent years, with the improvement of people's attention to traditional culture and protection awareness, shuttlecock kicking has also been included in the national intangible cultural heritage list.

Shuttlecock kicking is a very popular folk game, which is not only a fitness sport, but also a cultural heritage. In the process of kicking shuttlecock, people need to use the coordination and flexibility of the body, as well as a certain amount of skill and strength, to complete a variety of difficult movements. At the same time, shuttlecock kicking is also a way to communicate and socialize, and people can make friends and enhance friendships in the game.

The history of shuttlecock kicking can be traced back to ancient China, and there are records of shuttlecock kicking as early as the Han Dynasty. With the passage of time, shuttlecock kicking has gradually developed into a folk activity with local characteristics, and the kicking methods, rules and equipment of each region also have their own characteristics. In the last years of the Qing Dynasty, shuttlecock kicking became one of the court games, and was loved and respected by the royal family.

In modern society, shuttlecock kicking is still a very popular sport. In many cities and villages in China, there are various forms of shuttlecock kicking competitions and performances. These competitions and performances not only demonstrated the skills and charm of shuttlecock kicking, but also inherited traditional Chinese culture.

In order to protect and pass on this intangible cultural heritage, China** has taken a series of measures. First of all, we have increased the publicity and promotion of shuttlecock kicking, so that more people can understand and recognize this traditional sports activity. Secondly, strengthen the supervision and management of shuttlecock kicking competitions and performances to ensure their standardization, fairness and safety. In addition, the community is encouraged to actively participate in the conservation of shuttlecock kicking, including funding related research, training and exchange activities.

In short, shuttlecock kicking is a traditional sports activity in China, which has a profound cultural heritage and extensive social influence. It is not only a fitness sport, but also a way of cultural inheritance and communication. As a national intangible cultural heritage, we should pay more attention to and protect this traditional sports activity, so that more people can understand and recognize it, and jointly inherit and promote China's traditional culture.

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