Interesting way of leisure in ancient China

I already wrote an article a few days ago: the ancient China attractions lives in four seasons. Today, I write another article and show an interesting way of leisure in ancient times in China. In order to find spiritual enjoyment, people ancient Chinese established once many methods of recreation. People add the pleasure of life by various leisure way. I can say that the leisure is not only a means of hobby, but also the accumulation of social civilization together. I introduce a project to popular attractions in Chinese antiquity to everyone.CockfightingCockfighting is a kind of traditional ways of leisure in ancient times in China.

It is a popular pastime. People use cock hawkish instincts, select promote cocks, then let mutual struggle for fun. To win, the ancient Chinese invented many methods. For example, on cock Special armor, protect the cock body. Put the metal hook sharp claws of cock; or strengthen l'attaque du coq. In addition, some people brush oil fox on the maya. Fox is a natural enemy of cock. Frying oil and daub Fox grease on the maya. Cock on the other side will be scared and avoid once smelling odor. The ancient Chinese extracted their brains to win some roosters. Cricket-fightingPeople began to play the game "Cricket-fighting" during the Tang dynasty. The game is most popular in the Sung dynasty period. "Cricket fighting" not only is a sort of hobby gaming, but also is a kind of wagering game. People often make a bet and make that an appointment in advance, then place victory hopes to cricket. Gamble can be money, cake or fruit… The main purpose lies in recreation. Cricket fighting, it is a hobby in ancient China game. Grass-fightingThis is old woman play China.

Perhaps you haven't heard of this game. In fact, this game is very simple. Girls chosen some flower grass, and then say the name of flowers or grass, either in the form of a verse. Which kind of grass is longer, verse level is higher than the others and emphasizes the end wins. This requires some knowledge of plants and culture to play this game. Kicking flying shuttlecockKicking is a kind of old Chinese games. He already had a history of over 2,000 years so far. It is said that this game was very popular in the Tang dynasty. The wheel is generally made of feathers and metal parts. It is a kind of interesting sports game. Anyone still plays with him today.  Soccer the most people think that the soccer comes from Great Britain. In fact, the soccer comes from China (Mr. Blatter, FIFA President announced "the soccer comes from China" the world officially on July 15, 2004). Football is designated as 'cuju' in the antiquity of China. The history of the Cuju is over 2,300 years.

It comes from the Chun Qiu period. It is an old hobby sport. Emperors Tang and Sung dynasty mainly as sports Cuju and regard it as a sort of military training. They loved watching the match Cuju. Cuju sport is very popular in times of Tang and Sung dynasty. But the emperors of the Qing dynasty like the bow and arrow hunting and prohibiting sport Cuju by official order. This causes the decline of fun sport. Flying kitesIt's idea for a long time for humanity to fly in the sky. According to the record, people ancient Chinese pared the extremely thin bamboo slice and can ride against the wind, so the more primitive kite has been named 'wooden Bird '. People made such a flyer by all possible means, after the 'wooden Bird' is released, let soar on the sky to obtain pleasure.

 After the skill of the manufacture of paper was invented, people used lighter paper to make the kite, changed its name to "Paper Bird" simultaneously. This kind of kite has been spread so far. Compensation for the fireworkIt is a traditional Chinese recreation to trigger the fireworks. People expected various fireworks on the great feast of light, triggered the atmosphere festival in contrast with the beautiful color, express the happiness of the heart.

There was a kind of Fireworks was named "Mouse" in ancient China. It can stampede everywhere in the world after lighting and leave a trail of flame. It's very funny! Another wonderful Fireworks is known as "nine stones light." It's a big fire ball. It is shot sky special gun, separate 10,000 small fires after the explosion, very beautiful sight! Chinese has always set off the coast of the firework to celebrate today.  In fact, there are many ways of leisure in ancient times in China. Example of tug-of-war, wrestling, hide-and-seek, duck, fighting the fight against the OIE, fight against quail, fight against the ox, fight against sheep, goldfish, race walk, play a musical instrument, playing on a swing… In a nutshell, various recreation way enriched the lives of the ancient Chinese people. They live a happy life with a new way.