Movement

Mongolian wrestling is called "Bökh", and the wrestler is called "Bökh Qin". It is very popular in Inner Mongolia (north of China). Bökh is one of the Mongolian "Three manly skills", together with horse racing and archery. It is a symbol of strength and courage.

Manchu bows have a long and vivid history that developed first for hunting, then for warfare. Bows today are seen more as novelties rather than useful tools for survival or warfare.

Bristle dolls are modeled after Peking Opera roles. Dolls are arranged on a metal plate and "dance" when the plate is struck. Made from small clay cores, boar bristles are then attached, creating the figures.

With aid from the Chinese government, Matang Village developed a public venue to perform their traditional dancing in order to encourage tourism.

With aid from the Chinese government, Shilong Village developed a public venue to perform their traditional dancing in order to encourage tourism.

The Mountain Ramp Festival recreates the journey of the Miao from the eastern coast of China and resettlement in the west hundreds of years earlier.

Public parks in urban areas are often full of people engaging in all kinds of activities. These group activities function to keep participants healthy.

Qibao Shadow Puppets

The Sister Meal Festival is a way for young Miao men and women to match up for marriage.

Taiji is a chinese martial art. It has been used in China for centuries for self-defense, for it’s health benefits and as a component of Taoist spiritual practice.

Families have used yo-yos for fun and recreation for over one thousand years. Although they are called "yo-yos" in the West, the traditional Chinese name for them appropriately means "empty bamboo."