The dragon is a symbol of the Chinese nation. Dragon boat, named after the dragon, is a unique creation of people of all ethnic groups in China in long-term production practice and social activities. Dragon boat races are entertaining and competitive, and have a broad mass base in southern water towns.
Kite is one of the important inventions in ancient China and the earliest man-made aircraft in the world. Its production is very common in China. Kites from Beijing, Tianjin, Weifang, Shandong and Nantong, Jiangsu are unique and world-famous. Every April is the annual Kite Festival in Weifang, where fans from all over the world exchange skills and spread friendship.
Yangko is a folk dance accompanied by rhythmic music, which is mainly popular in northern China. Because of its large dance range, it has gradually changed from artistic performance to fitness exercise, which is especially popular with middle-aged and elderly women.
Weiqi originated in China, and there were written records about Weiqi in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Later, it spread to Japan, South Korea and European and American countries. After the founding of New China, it was listed as a formal sports competition and spread and developed all over the world.
Wushu, based on boxing, equipment, routines and actual combat forms, can not only strengthen the body, but also defend itself and preserve health. It has been widely circulated among the people for thousands of years.
Tai Ji Chuan is one of many martial arts in China with a history of 300-400 years. It is a combination of ancient Taoist health preservation and yin-yang meridian theory. Tai Ji Chuan originated in Chenjiagou, wen county, Henan Province, and there are schools such as Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun and Wu. Its movements are slow and coherent, requiring the command of mind, the coordination of mind, qi and body, static braking and softness.
Qigong is an excellent cultural heritage of the Chinese nation with a long history of thousands of years. It has a positive effect on getting rid of diseases, strengthening the body and cultivating temperament. Therefore, Wushu and Qigong are not only popular in China, but also widely spread all over the world.