A recent gathering of people from various ethic groups in Yunnan province demonstrated the charm of their traditional sports recently.

The sports were presented by residents of Zheyan village in Dai-Jingpo autonomous prefecture of Dehong.

Members of the Achang ethnic group wield chunqiu broadswords (literally spring and autumn broadswords), a traditional weapon. [Photo by Xu Jun/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Members of the Dai ethic group perform a traditional game, nicknamed the Bowling of the Dai. [Photo by Xu Jun/for chinadaily.com.cn]

A member of the Dai ethic group demonstrates how to forge a traditional sword. [Photo by Xu Jun/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Two players compete in a stick pushing game in which one person holds the end of a long stick and pushes back the competitor on the other end. [Photo by Xu Jun/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Two women of the Dai ethic group compete in a game of kicking shuttlecocks. The shuttlecocks are made of plants. [Photo by Xu Jun/for chinadaily.com.cn]

A member of the Dai ethic group shots a ball with a traditional bow made solely of bamboo. [Photo by Xu Jun/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Two villagers of the Lisu ethic group perform a transitional dance called dudada. [Photo by Xu Jun/for chinadaily.com.cn]

A member of the Lisu ethic group demonstrates the use of a traditional crossbow. [Photo by Xu Jun/for chinadaily.com.cn]