Traditional Mission
Past and present:Xibe's use of a bow and arrows
Updated: 2011-05-19 10:03
By Zhang Xiao (chinadaily.com.cn)
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The bow and arrow played a big part in the history of human development. Not only are they hunting tools, they are also good fighting weapons. In the developing history of ethnic groups, bows and arrows are very frequently mentioned. Xibe, which is located in Xinjiang's Qapqal Xibe autonomous county, is an example of such history.
1764 AD, Xibe took orders from Qianlong, the emperor of the Qing dynasty, to move west to guard the country’s frontier. Their excellent archery skills made them a very strong group.
Video: Zhang Xiao
Translation: Huan CAO & Andrew Xing
Voiceover: Andrew Xing
Producer: Flora Yue
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