[Theme]Traditional Chinese Sports Day

[Organizer]School of Chinese Classics, Renmin University of China

[Date & Time]11:00-14:00 May 21, 2026 (Thu.)

[Location]In front of the North Learning Center, Tongzhou Campus

(In case of rain, the venue will be adjusted; please refer to the activity group for updates.)

[Introduction]This event combines traditional Chinese cultural elements with sports and interactive activities, creating a vibrant platform where participants can experience the charm of classical Chinese culture through modern campus engagement. Participants can pick up a traditional Chinese fan at the check-in desk, then take part in the four activities one by one. Upon meeting the passing criteria, you will receive a stamp on your fan.  

The more stamps you collect, the better the prize you get!

·Chuiwan (Ancient Chinese Ball Game)
  Chuiwan was popular during the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. It is an ancient sport combining leisure and competition, strikingly similar to modern golf. It was enjoyed by everyone from emperors and nobles to scholars and common people, emphasizing etiquette and moral cultivation through competitive play.

·Ritual Archery (Li She)
  Ritual Archery, one of the Six Arts of ancient China, originated from primitive hunting, took shape as a ceremonial system in the pre-Qin period, became an important court ritual in the Han and Tang dynasties, and integrated into local customs in the Song and Ming dynasties. It is a traditional sport that combines archery with ritual.

·Touhu (Pitch-Pot)
  Touhu evolved from ritual archery, emerging in the Zhou dynasty, becoming a standard banquet game in the Han and Tang dynasties, with formal rules established in the Song dynasty, and later integrating into folk festivals in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It balances ritual (the principle of Zhongzheng) with entertainment, making it a classic combination of ancient etiquette and play.

·Mushe (Wooden Kegel)