Shenyang North Market Wrestling, Nicknamed "Martial Crosstalk"

|ChinaNews|Published:2021-12-20 17:11:41

In June this year, Shenyang North Market Wrestling was selected into the Extended National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. What's the wrestling like? Let's find it out!

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Performance of Shenyang North Market Wrestling  [Photo by Guan Guilin, Inheritor of Shenyang North Market Wrestling]

"Dalian" means the jacket worn for Shenyang North Market Wrestling. In addition, the wrestling gear includes the belt, pants and boots.

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Gear for Shenyang North Market Wrestling [Photo by Guan Guilin, Inheritor of Shenyang North Market Wrestling]

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Boots for Shenyang North Market Wrestling [Photo by Guan Guilin, Inheritor of Shenyang North Market Wrestling]

The rules for Shenyang North Market Wrestling are quite simple. Whoever takes the other one down to the wrestling ring in a reasonable manner will win the competition.

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Competition of Shenyang North Market Wrestling [Photo by Guan Guilin, Inheritor of Shenyang North Market Wrestling]

Shenyang North Market Wrestling is not only about beating and wrestling. Before fighting, the wrestler will introduce the moves while moving forward, and the referee will also use humorous language to create an eased atmosphere for the match. Hence, the wrestling is also nicknamed "Martial Crosstalk". It is in essence a sport with an entertaining atmosphere, integrating both performance and actual combat.

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Recreation of the Scene at Shenyang Old North Market [Photo by Guan Guilin, Inheritor of Shenyang North Market Wrestling]

Shenyang North Market Wrestling is a martial art with a history of more than 100 years. It enjoys a good reputation far and wide, and many wrestlers from outside the city are attracted to mount a challenge.

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