Beikou
Boikoo tarkbei or Daur hockey is a game similar to field hockey or street hockey. It has been played for about 1,000 years[1] by the Daur people, an ethnic group from Inner Mongolia, China.[1]
The game involves teams of men playing a ball-like knob of apricot root (in lieu of a ball) with long wooden branches (in lieu of sticks).[1] At night, the game is played with a felt-covered ball that is set alight.[1] A game is reported to last for two periods of roughly 15 minutes.[1]
Poolie tarkbei is the Daur version of polo. Boikoo and poolie are two popular game among Daurs.
Some Daurs believe the
When Western field hockey was introduced to China, it was taken up enthusiastically by the Daurs, whose affinity for the game has helped China to improve its global standing in field hockey.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g McGrath, Charles (August 22, 2008). "A Chinese Hinterland, Fertile With Field Hockey". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
- ^ http://www.dawoer.com/bbs/dispbbs.asp?BoardID=15&ID=48835