The Research Of Sports Of Khitan In Liao Dynasty

Based on the khitan ethnic group,the liao,founded by xi and bohai.Relying on its powerful military strength,khitan included the bohai sea,YanYun areas within the scope of the han nationality,and so on into its rule.The multi-ethnic society environment affect the development of khitan nationality sports activities in liao dynasty,and the unique natural environment is also one of the important influence factors.In addition,the athletic activities of khitan in Liao dynasty are closely related to the affection of the source and the aristocracy.With the Liao generation,sports activities have the characteristics of productive,political military,recreational and competitive,and have always played an important role in social life.The khitan aristocracy was particularly interested in the military nature of sports.First of all,sports activities have military training functions,and the military skills of soldiers have been improved by the form of "training in daily life".The khitan women learned the skill of horseback shooting and assumed the responsibility of "the state of peace" in military life.Secondly,sports activities often have a unique role,whether it is communication between countries or officials.For ordinary people,sports activities such as horseback riding and fishing make their own basic living materials,which are important means of livelihood for them,and objectively enable sports activities to be further developed.In the leisure time,the dance of the khitan and the shooting competition added to the life interest,making the social life more colorful.