In ancient times, children didn't have smart phones, iPads or computers to enjoy themselves. Let's take a look.
Playing stone balls. During the Qing dynasty（朝代）, kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China. Stones were made into small balls. And then kids kicked them.
Hide— and— seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the world. There are two ways to play: cover a child's eyes while other kids ran around to make fun of him or more commonly, some kids hide and one child must try to find them.
Watching shadow plays. Shadow puppets were made from the leather of donkeys（驴皮）. There was light behind a large white screen on the table. The player controlled puppets and told stories. People could see the movement from the other side of the screen.
Playing diabolo（空竹）. Diabolo passed down to common people during the Ming dynasty. Throwing and catching the high— speed turning diabolo on ropes always makes a sound.
A. Playing hide— and— seek. B. And the kids often played it in winter to keep warm. C. It's made of wood and bamboo, and it's empty in the center. D. Watching shadow plays was very popular during the Song dynasty. E. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood. |
