The dynasty that invented shuttlecock.

Shuttlecock kicking is a folk sport in China. It is known as the "butterfly of life". In ancient times, it was a kind of so-called "miscellaneous geisha", "miscellaneous opera", "extensive opera" and "hundred operas". Shuttlecock is also recorded in ancient books, called "Zi Zi". The popular editor > Volume 31 [Xunzi] contains: [It says: [The shuttlecock is padded with leather money, lined with copper coins, tied with carved feathers and tied with lace. There are many ways to kick shuttlecock. Ruan Kuisheng's "Kicking Shuttlecock" article said: "There are hundreds of doors." It is said that there was a 100-year-old scholar in Chengde during Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty, who could kick out 108 unique skills such as magpie climbing branches, golden dragon probing claws and lion rolling hydrangea.

Shuttlecock kicking has a long history, but there is no exact record showing when it started. Famous ancient scholars believe that kicking shuttlecock originated from Cuju. For example, Gao Cheng, a Song Dynasty poet, called kicking shuttlecock "the legacy of cuju" in The Origin of Things. And "Cuju players". Rumor has it that the Yellow Emperor did it. Or from the Warring States period (Biography of Historical Records of Su Qin), the centralized interpretation of Pei bamboo slips led to Liu Xiang.

During the Tang and Song Dynasties, kicking shuttlecock became more popular and the skills were more superb. Records: [At present, children use lead and tin as money, dress up as chicken feathers, and call it a hammer. They walk in groups of three or five to kick shuttlecock, which is cheap inside and outside, dragging guns, shrugging their shoulders, bulging their bellies, beads, scissors, and abduction devices-it is known that kicking shuttlecock at this time has the method of running and kicking, and it is not only kicked with feet, but also with knees, abdomen and head. "The Past of Wulin" Volume 6 [Little Broker] lists the small businesses that operate various toys in Lin 'an City, Hangzhou, such as kites, sticky sticks, badminton, pigeon bells, chess and slingshots. And pointed out: [There are dozens of people in each case, and everyone is committed to providing food and clothes. "

By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, shuttlecock kicking was more popular and the technology was greatly improved. Pan Rongbi, a A Qing dynasty, described shuttlecock kicking among the people in Beijing: [There are shuttlecocks kicking at Doumen, jumping and jumping. Many people stopped. If it's head-to-head, if it's chest-to-chest, the group will take turns hitting each other. Let them compete with each other. Stay healthy. Don't fall. I also enjoyed the stunts in the play. The article Kicking Shuttlecock said: "Today, Beijing is the best place for this play. Forehead, nose, shoulders, back and abdomen can all be used as substitutes. If a person can make several enemies at the same time, the shuttlecock won't fall all day. "Because kicking shuttlecock is interesting and pleasing to the eye, it has become the creative theme of artists, especially folk artists. The craftsman appeared on the vase. The picture of shuttlecock in Beijing Hundred Folk Customs Park is existing.

Kicking shuttlecock is fun, and the amount of exercise can be large or small. Therefore, kicking shuttlecock can be used by men, women and children. Especially in the Qing Dynasty, women kicking shuttlecock attracted more attention. A poem by Zhi Zhu in Beijing sings: [Green spring is full of flowers, flying to the sky. I have nothing to do, nothing to do. I forgot that I was tired of laughing at the jade bow. I never came back after saving the flowers. "() At that time, girls loved to play a shuttlecock game, which was called" saving flowers ",that is," several people kicked each other ". To have fun, they took off their skirts and dresses. They kicked and laughed. They often come back at sunset. Chen Weisong, a famous poet in the early Qing Dynasty, wrote "Poem on Shuttlecock Kicking in a Boudoir". The word says: [charming and sleepy, the courtyard is clear, and there is nothing to do. At the end of the corolla, I found Zhu. I wrapped it gently. The system turns simultaneously. I wiped the shadow off the wall. All I can think about is Ying Ying. I am surprised and wonderful. I am smarter than Cuju. I'm smart. We seem to see a girl in Qing Dynasty kicking shuttlecock in a quiet and deep courtyard. The elaborate badminton dances up and down. More clever than playing football, more interesting than playing chess.

Jin Fei, Emperor Guangxu of Qing Dynasty, liked kicking shuttlecock very much. Her nephew Tang Hai α recalled the scene of Jin Fei kicking shuttlecock: after lunch break. 【 After dinner and tea, Jin Fei personally took us for a walk in the Imperial Garden, but more time was spent kicking shuttlecock in the front hall. When kicking the shuttlecock, Jinfei had to pull up the hem of the big skirt and put it around her waist. She plays with me. Get off the shuttlecock and kick it. My aunt has a beautiful posture of kicking shuttlecock. Forward kick. Kick back. Kick with your left foot. Kick with your right foot. Snow white badminton. Back and forth at menstruation's feet. Eunuchs and ladies-in-waiting cheered beside me. What a wonderful kick! That's it. I won't stop until I have dinner "(Selected Works of Literature and History,No. 18). CPPCC Beijing Literature and History Information Committee Editor. Page 177).

In the history of our country, many towns have the custom of kicking shuttlecock, and even become an annual festival. For example, Peking man in Qing Dynasty kicked shuttlecock in autumn and winter, which was regarded as one of the pastimes in cold weather. Volume 9. ) The lively shuttlecock kicking activities add icing on the cake to the Lantern Festival.

Although kicking shuttlecock is regarded as a "simple palace" in history, it is beneficial to health.