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, ethnic jewelry, and batik art is second to none in the world. Among different groups in the Miao areas, there are some unusual games which you may have never learnt.

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. While climbing, they will also show their acrobatic skills such as flips and somersault.

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.

Barefooted, the Miao artist starts to walk onto the iron boards.Believe it or not, their feet aren’t harmed at all, although there is smoke going off his/her feet.

Throw the iron boards into the water, which at once bubbles and a mist of white vapor ascends.

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 interesting horse fighting games allure lots of people to come and see. Girls will dress up with beautiful silver ornaments like amazing silver necklaces, to show the local boys their great collections.

Two fellows walk their horses into a large field, then the game begins. The two horses immediately throw themselves into a war once they meet. They bite and kick each other fiercely. One horse is defeated and flees after a few rounds of fighting, with the other running after it.

People around the circus are so excited that they halloo and yell 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.

Then the rider runs to mount the horse, which immediately gallops. 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.

It’s absolutely an astonishing competition. Besides receiving a reward, the winner will probably be able to capture the heart of the local girls.

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C. Liu has spent many hours and days learning about Miao culture. Occasionally she supports the work of certain Miao artists. Go to her website to learn more about Miao culture and see fine Miao silver jewelry.

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