Swing can be tracked back very long ago.In order to make livings,our ancestors had to get foods with various means.During that process,often they caught some sturdy tendril-plants,depending on them,they climbed trees or leaped ditches easily.That is the origin of swing.
According to some records,swing began from earlier Qin Dynasty.it was used as tool for military trainning at frist.In HanwuDi Period,it was popular in exercises and games.After Tang and Song Dynasty,with the development of economy in cities,swing became hot in festivals gradually.It was fashionable around the country. Swing is full of thousands of years folk traditon and it still keeps its own exuberant vitality.It actives our lives,also offers rich specimens for workers who lined in folk art.It is said that Korean Chinese like swing best.In festivals,they will hold some matches about swing.Girls wear colorful clothes to compete each other.
After founding of the People’s Republic of China,many modern sport items appeared.In some minorities,swing is still popular.Also it is an special activity for children.In February,1982,it was included in one of formal match item of National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities’.In 1999,the 6th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities’,swing had developped into a larger item which has six contents.
Swing has some rules,for example only females can take part in its matches;The matches divide single,double and team.So we can also enjoy wonderful cooperations in it.It is not only a wonderful competition,also it can train people’s wills and courage.At the same time,swing is quite good for our health.
