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Yangge Yangge is a traditional dance accompanied by rhythmic folk music or singing, with the dancers dressed in costumes and holding fans or handkerchiefs. It is very popular in many areas of northern China and among the middle-aged and elderly. * * Horse racing Horse racing is essential to the lifestyle of many ethnic groups, especially in the areas of Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Tibet, Qinghai, Gansu, Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan. The prairies (草原) in those areas provide natural fields for horse racing. There are regional variations and the types of competition are diverse. * * Tug-of-War (拔河) Tug-of-War is a traditional game in which many ethnic groups participate with vigor. Today, it is popular at sport. In the game two teams equal in number tug on opposite ends of a rope and each try to pull the central mark on the rope across a line onto its side. The game provides an entertaining highlight and causes considerable good-natured amusement. The team that wins does so through strength and the spirit of cooperation. * * Rope Skipping (跳绳) Rope Skipping (跳绳) is a fun sport for both children and adults. With simply a rope, people have invented many ways to play and compete. A skilled person can turn the rope many times in quick succession while keeping his or her feet off the ground in a single jump. Couples can skip together. Using a long rope with two people swirling it in unison at the two opposite ends, a whole group of people is able to join in. Many schools encourage their students to participate in this healthy activity. * * Radio broadcasting callisthenics (广播体操) Radio broadcasting callisthenics is a very popular and required sport in the schools and universities. Exercises and callisthenic are often led by a radio broadcast with musical accompaniment. * * The Olympics and China About the Olympics The Olympics and China China’s Outstanding Competitive Sports * About the Olympics The Olympic Games are an international sport competition, held every four y