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Thrilling Chinese Miao games

Who are the Miao?

Living in the mountainous areas of south and southwestern China, the Miao minority group has an very long history and colorful culture. Their embroidery, silver jewelry, and batik art is second to none in the world. The Miao have some rare and interesting games which are different from those in any parts of the world.

Climbing a knife ladder

A Miao knife ladder is 12 meters high, with 72 knives as rungs. Cut their hair or a piece of cloth with the knives, the climbers will first show to people they are extremely sharp.

The unshod performers then start to climb the knife ladder, and their feet don't get any hurt. They will not only climb, but also show off some acrobatic feats such as somersaults and flips.

Walking on the flaming iron board

To start this game, an iron board has coals burned on it for over 1 hour and can reach temperatures over 800 degrees Celsius.

The unshod Miao player then treads onto the iron boards.Some smoke runs off his/her feet, but unbelievably their feet aren't injured.

Put the iron boards into the water, which in no time seethes and the white vapor goes up.

Horse fighting

Horse fights and horse races are all held on June 6 of the lunar calendar, to express the Miao wishes for a good harvest.

The exciting horse fighting games attract many people, young and old, to come and watch. Girls will dress up with beautiful silver ornaments like silver bracelets, as this is also a holiday for them to have fun.

Two fellows walk their horses into a large field, then the game begins. Once the two horses see each other, they immediately start fighting and biting. They combat with each other frantically. After a few bouts of fighting, one horse fails and escapes, and the other runs after it.

The audience around the field scream, shout, and cheer for the horses. At last, the champion will win a red cloth belt to adorn his body.

Horse races

Horse races are held on steep mountain roads. While the game starts, the rider stands 5 or 6 meters away behind the horse.

The rider then goes to mount the horse, which right away runs at a full gallop. Without a saddle on the horse, the rider has to let his legs cling to the horse's body, in order not to fall off.

The race is really amazing. The winner will get a prize, and may even win the love of the local girls.

The Miao have even more exciting games and sports, visit my website to learn more about Miao culture and silver jewelry here.

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