Tradition meets modern thrills
By Fang Aiqing and Yuan Hui |
China Daily |
Updated: 2025-07-31 07:04
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A leisure section before the ceremony invited a group of interested visitors to participate in a sheep-grabbing competition. Despite the organizers' attempts to control the tempo by shouting instructions, the crowd remained completely focused on the sheep, adding a humorous touch to the event.
Bokh involves not only a test of strength and endurance but also that of concentration, patience, timing and the ability to read the opponent's weakness. A standoff that may seem like a pause to spectators is often a sign of a strategic mental duel already underway.
