Folk Sport 民俗體育

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Chinese YoYo 扯鈴

The Chinese Yo-Yo, also called a diabolo, is the Chinese equivalent to the western yo-yo. This toy includes two sticks tied together with a string and a spool. The point of the game is to keep the spool spinning and prevent it from hitting the ground. When spun up, the spool will create a mysterious whirling sound. Traditionally played by youngsters as a form of entertainment; this ancient sport has a long history traced even to the Ming dynasty. Presently, this device is generally performed for major Chinese festivals or holidays such as the Chinese New Year.

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Shuttercocok 踢毽子

The Chinese Yo-Yo, also called a diabolo, is the Chinese equivalent to the western yo-yo. This toy includes two sticks tied together with a string and a spool. The point of the game is to keep the spool spinning and prevent it from hitting the ground. When spun up, the spool will create a mysterious whirling sound. Traditionally played by youngsters as a form of entertainment; this ancient sport has a long history traced even to the Ming dynasty. Presently, this device is generally performed for major Chinese festivals or holidays such as the Chinese New Year.

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Jumping Rope 跳繩

The Chinese Yo-Yo, also called a diabolo, is the Chinese equivalent to the western yo-yo. This toy includes two sticks tied together with a string and a spool. The point of the game is to keep the spool spinning and prevent it from hitting the ground. When spun up, the spool will create a mysterious whirling sound. Traditionally played by youngsters as a form of entertainment; this ancient sport has a long history traced even to the Ming dynasty. Presently, this device is generally performed for major Chinese festivals or holidays such as the Chinese New Year.