(Baonghean.vn) - For the people in the highlands, crossbows were previously used for hunting, fighting to protect the village and the country, and were a symbol of strength and courage. Nowadays, in addition to that meaning,The crossbow has also become a cultural symbol, a competition tool, and a sport that "attracts" viewers.
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| In the past, the production and living life of the highland people relied heavily on nature, in which hunting and gathering were the two main activities undertaken by men. Therefore, from a young age, boys were taught hunting experiences, from how to look for animal tracks, smell, how to set traps, make traps and tools used for hunting, including the indispensable crossbow. |
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| The crossbow consists of 5 main parts: the crossbow body, bow, bowstring, crossbow trigger and arrows. The crossbow body is made of good woods such as ironwood, po mu wood; the bowstring is made of old bamboo with high hardness and elasticity; the bowstring is a very important part, so when making it, the boys have to go into the forest to find forest vines, strip them of their bark, dry them and then weave them into fibers to make the crossbow string. Arrows are mainly made of bamboo, but only old bamboo can create high lethality. |
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| Nowadays, when people have truly taken control of their lives, many economic models have been built and developed by the people, and above all, the awareness of protecting nature, birds, animals... so the crossbow is no longer just a means of killing and destroying targets as before, but has become a product, a cultural symbol of the community. |
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| In daily life, especially during holidays, highlanders often organize crossbow shooting competitions. |
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| The purpose, in addition to creating a playground, is also an opportunity to "honor" the best shooters. |
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| Unlike before, crossbow shooting competitions today do not discriminate by age... |
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| ... is male or female |
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| It is worth mentioning that through the competition, the winner has more encouragement, the loser does not get bored with the crossbow, but only has more motivation to practice waiting for the next competition. Thus, crossbow shooting is both a competition and a cultural activity that brings great joy to the people of the highlands... |
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