Rock-Paper-Scissors, Gambling Games, and Dance: Chinese Folk Games and Gambling Customs

Author: Wang Dingzhang
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Throughout the long history of social development, humanity has endured long and arduous years, traversing a tortuous and arduous journey. By today, people can no longer recall its original clear appearance. As time passes, the original state of history becomes even more blurred. How difficult it is for people today to explore the starting point and initial trajectory of humanity. This small book is not a lament or remembrance of China's long-standing traditional culture, nor does it intend to systematically organize it. The author merely hopes to reflect on the historical background, development, and changes of Chinese game entertainment and gambling customs that have influenced the survival and development of the Chinese people and their lifestyles. Through this historical reflection, the author aims to explore the relationship between these customs and the historical development of the Chinese nation, excavate the traditional leisure customs of ancient China, and study representative game entertainment content that has shaped the Chinese national character. Through a historical lens, the author seeks to understand the essential characteristics and social significance of leisure and game entertainment, as well as the historical origins and contemporary impact of gambling activities.