The Wrestling and The Chopsticks Dance

Wrestling

Wrestling is a sport event widely loved by men.Normally，there are 256 wrestlers participating in the banner-class wrestling contests and the wrestling attire is the strong processed cowskin vest，Mongolian boots，broad-crotch trousers and leggings with auspicious cloud patterns.In addition，the wrestlers need also to wear a colorful belt and a necklace.

Before the contest，the wrestlers must line up in two rows，while the commander and four singers dispatched by various sides will sing loudly.When the song is sung for the third time，the wrestlers enter the field.Then，the presenter will declarethe name and hometown of the wrestlers.The wrestlers then bow before the contest stage and turn right around the field and start to compete.

Chopsticks Dance

Wide spread in Inner Mongolia，the Chopsticks Dance is often seen on festive or celebrative feasts with only one man as the dancer.Holding a bunch of chopsticks in one hand or two hands，the dancer remains on the same spot，shaking his shoulders quickly，along with the bending and stretching of legs and rocking of body.In a relaxed and smooth manner，the dancer clapping his own hands，shoulders，waist and legs，etc.by chopsticks and then proceeds in a circle or goes forward and backward in a straight line.

The dance’s posture and movements are unrestrained and nimble；the ways of clapping chopsticks are flexible and varied.Reaching the climax，the dancer will be shouting while he is dancing to add to the fun.

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