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2008-10-31 14:43 COCAs a traditional sport popular in China, spinning top is to lash the conical object continuously to make it spin on ice or smooth ground. Various names are given to the sport in Chinese. In 1926, a pottery top was unearthed from the Huituling Cultural Ruins in Xiyin Village, Xiaxian County, Shanxi, which is evidence that tops had existed in China over 4000 years ago. This Chinese folk game was spread to Korea, Japan and other countries before the 10th century and has remained its charm until today. Tops are made of different materials, such as pottery, stone, wood, bamboo and tile. When playing it, you should hold a whiplash circling tightly around the upper part of the shaft with one hand and grasp the top with the other. Then draw out the lash backward until the top falls to the ground and spins. Lash it continuously to keep it moving.
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