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Final Paper

Guo Zibin 郭子斌 23英语笔译 Single bamboo drifting 独竹漂

Abstract

 Single bamboo drifting is a unique ethnic traditional sport that originated in the Chishui River basin of northern Guizhou, China, and it blends the dual characteristics of performing arts and competitive sports. Performers balance on a single piece of one special bamboo, using a thin bamboo pole as an “oar” to navigate across the water’s surface. The development and dissemination of single bamboo drifting have encountered numerous challenges, and researchers have proposed a range of strategies to tackle these issues, which include enhancing the sport itself by increasing the diameter of the bamboo to improve stability and incorporating more engaging elements into the design to enhance its appeal. Additionally, increasing the visibility of competitions, producing related literary and artistic works, and using new media platforms for promotion are steps taken to broaden the influence of single bamboo drifting.
 Single bamboo drifting, with its distinctive performance style and techniques, has been dubbed the “Eastern Mysterious Art” by many foreign netizens. Through cultural exchanges and the spread on social media platforms, single bamboo drifting has garnered widespread attention and discussion among global netizens, serving as a bridge connecting Chinese traditional culture with the world.

Main Point

1. The Definition and Origins

 Single bamboo drifting is a unique ethnic traditional sport originating from the Chishui River basin in northern Guizhou, China. It is a blend of performance and competition, requiring participants to stand on a single piece of one special bamboo(Nan Mu) and use a thin bamboo pole as an “oar” to glide across the water. The origins of single bamboo drifting are closely tied to the geographical environment, transportation location, and labor production of the Chishui area. The region’s abundant bamboo resources, convenient river transport, and the needs of bamboo farmers for transporting bamboo and wood collectively nurtured this distinctive water sport. Historical records indicate that single bamboo drifting originated from the water transport of imperial timber during the Ming Dynasty and gradually evolved from a convenient means of transportation among the people into a sports and entertainment activity.
 As a unique water sport, single bamboo drifting demands certain skills from performers, with balance being the most crucial. Participants must stand on a solitary bamboo with exceptional physical coordination and equilibrium. Moreover, various movements on the bamboo requires harmonious cooperation of different body parts, including the legs, waist, and arms. Next is the paddling technique. Performers use their bamboo poles to propel themselves through the water, needing to master the correct angles and force to control direction and speed. Lastly, reaction and endurance are essential. When encountering rapid currents or obstacles, performers must quickly respond, adjusting the direction of the bamboo or taking evasive actions, and standing on the bamboo for extended periods requires good stamina. Controlling the bamboo and dealing with water currents demand certain upper body and core strength.

2. The Development and Challenges

 The development of single bamboo drifting can be broadly divided into five distinct periods. From its initial use in water transport of imperial timber to becoming a means of civilian transportation, and then evolving into a modern sports and entertainment activity, single bamboo drifting has witnessed the economic and social development of the Chishui River basin. However, with the advent of modern transportation and changes in lifestyle, single bamboo drifting fell into decline between 1977 and 1998, facing the predicament of being lost to history. It wasn’t until 1999, when single bamboo drifting was selected by the Guizhou Provincial Ethnic and Sports Committees to participate in the Sixth National Traditional Sports Games of Ethnic Minorities, that it re-emerged into the public eye, marking the beginning of its revival.
 The challenges in the dissemination of single bamboo drifting are primarily characterized by a small number of participants, insufficient financial support, and the impact of the social environment. As an aquatic sport, single bamboo drifting has specific requirements for venues, and the high technical difficulty deters general participation. Moreover, the development of single bamboo drifting necessitates significant financial investment, including venue construction, equipment procurement, and personnel training, which is particularly challenging in economically underdeveloped regions. Changes in the social environment, such as the acceleration of life’s pace and the proliferation of electronic products, have also affected the popularization and promotion of single bamboo drifting.

3. Global Recognition of Single Bamboo Drifting

 Single bamboo drifting has no direct equivalent abroad, yet its unique performance style and skills have left many international netizens in awe, drawing comparisons to the “lightness kung fu on water” depicted in martial arts novels and being regarded as an “Eastern mysterious art.”  This distinctive water sport, often referred to as a form of “kung fu,” lacks a direct counterpart in other countries and has primarily spread through cultural exchanges and social media platforms. Videos shared on Facebook, for instance, have garnered global attention and discussion. Yang Liu’s single bamboo drifting performance videos have achieved tens of millions of views both domestically and internationally, with her short videos showcasing the elegance of the sport and allowing more people to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture. Furthermore, when Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin shared a video of a single bamboo drifting enthusiast on overseas social media, it sparked amazement and interest among netizens abroad.

4. Solutions and Innovative Improvement

 Researchers have proposed a variety of strategies to promote its development in the new era. Firstly, there is a call for moderate project modification. This involves improving the equipment and training methods of single bamboo drifting, such as increasing the diameter of the bamboo to facilitate standing, altering the design, or adding interesting elements to the appearance, making the project more appealing. At the same time, there is an exploration of innovation, such as integrating dance and traditional Chinese elements into single bamboo drifting to enhance its attractiveness. Secondly, an emphasis on distilling and forming a unique culture is required. Single bamboo drifting contains rich ethnic and red culture. By integrating with mainstream culture and strengthening promotion, cultural confidence is enhanced, which is beneficial for the promotion of single bamboo drifting. Additionally, a strategy to increase publicity and expand influence must be carried out, which can be achieved by increasing the frequency of competition exposure and creating literary and artistic works related to single bamboo drifting. Moreover, new media platforms for promotion is also key to raising the profile of single bamboo drifting.

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Chinese Version

摘要:独竹漂是独特的民族传统体育项目，起源于中国黔北赤水河流域，融合了表演艺术与竞技体育的双重特性。表演者需站在一根楠竹之上，依靠手中的细竹竿作为“桨”在水面上漂行。独竹漂的发展与传播遭遇到不少挑战，研究者们提出了一系列解决策略，包括对项目本身的改良，如增加飘竹的直径以提高稳定性，以及在外观上融入更多趣味性元素，以增强项目的吸引力。此外，通过提高比赛的曝光率和创作相关的文艺作品，以及利用新媒体平台进行宣传造势，进一步扩大独竹漂的影响力。

 在国际舞台上，独竹漂以其独特的表演形式和技巧，被众多外国网友誉为“东方神秘技艺”。通过文化交流和社交媒体平台的传播，独竹漂吸引了全球网友的广泛关注和讨论，成为连接中国传统文化与世界的桥梁。

1. 释义与起源

 独竹漂是一种源自中国黔北赤水河流域的独特的民族传统体育项目。它集表演与竞技于一身，要求表演者脚踏单根楠竹，手持细竹竿作为“桨”，在水面上进行漂行。独竹漂的起源与赤水地区的地理环境、交通区位、劳动生产等因素密切相关。赤水地区丰富的竹资源、便利的河运条件以及竹农对竹木运输的需求共同孕育了这一独特的水上运动。据史料记载，独竹漂最早起源于明朝时期的水运皇木，后逐渐演变为民间的便捷交通方式，最终发展成为一项体育娱乐活动。
 独竹漂作为一种独特的水上运动，要求表演者具备一定的技巧。其中最核心的技巧是平衡能力。参与者需要站在一根单独的竹子上，这要求极高的身体协调性和平衡感。在竹漂上进行各种动作时，需要全身各部位的协调配合，包括腿部、腰部、手臂等。其次是划水技巧。表演者使用手中的细竹竿作为“桨”来划水，需要掌握正确的划水角度和力度，以控制方向和速度。最后是反应能力和耐力。在遇到湍急的水流或障碍物时，表演者必须迅速做出反应，调整竹漂的方向或采取避险措施，且长时间站在竹漂上需要良好的耐力，控制竹漂和应对水流需要一定的上肢和核心力量。

2. 发展历程和传播困境

 独竹漂的发展历程大致可分为五个不同的时期。从最初的水运皇木到成为民间的交通方式，再到现代的体育娱乐活动，独竹漂见证了赤水河流域经济社会的发展。然而，随着现代化交通的发展和生活方式的变化，独竹漂在1977年至1998年间逐渐衰落，面临失传的困境。直到1999年，独竹漂被贵州省民族委员会和体育委员会选中参加第六届全国少数民族传统体育运动会，才重新进入公众视野，开启了其重生期。
 独竹漂的传播困境主要体现在参与者数量少、经济支持不足以及社会环境的影响。独竹漂作为一项水上运动，对场地有特殊要求，加之技术难度较大，使得普通人群难以参与。此外，独竹漂的发展需要较大的经济投入，包括场地建设、设备采购、人员训练等，而这些投入在经济相对落后的地区尤为困难。社会环境的变化，如生活节奏的加快、电子产品的普及等，也影响了独竹漂的普及和推广。

3. 国外传播情况。

 独竹漂在国外并没有直接相似的活动，但因其独特的表演形式和技巧，被许多外国网友惊叹，并与武侠小说中的“轻功水上漂”相提并论，视其为“东方神秘技艺”。这种独特的水上运动“功夫”在国外并没有直接对应的活动，其在国外的传播主要是通过文化交流和社交媒体平台，如Facebook上的视频分享，吸引了全球网友的关注和讨论。例如，杨柳的独竹漂表演视频在海内外收获数千万次播放量，通过她的短视频，更多人看到独竹漂的优美，感受到中华传统文化的韵味。又如，中国外交部发言人汪文斌在海外社交媒体转发了独竹漂爱好者的视频，引起了海外网友的惊叹和关注。

4. 解决策略和新时代的创新

 针对独竹漂面临的困境，研究者们提出了多种解决策略，以期在新时代背景下推动独竹漂的发展。首先，适度进行项目改良。改良独竹漂的器材和训练方式，如增加飘竹的直径以利于站立，改变造型或增加外观的趣味性，使项目更加吸引人。同时，探索创新，如在独竹漂中融入舞蹈和国风元素，增加项目的吸引力。其次，凝炼形成独特文化。独竹漂蕴含丰富的民族文化和红色文化，通过与主流文化的结合，强化宣传，提升文化自信，有利于独竹漂的推广。另外，加大宣传扩大影响。通过提高比赛曝光频率、创作独竹漂相关的文艺作品等方式，扩大独竹漂的影响力。利用新媒体平台进行宣传造势，提高独竹漂的知名度。

Terms and Expressions

Single bamboo drifting 独竹漂 the Chishui River basin of northern Guizhou, China 中国黔北赤水河流域 unique ethnic traditional sport 独特的民族传统体育项目 the water transport of imperial timber 水运皇木 means of transportation 交通方式 the paddling technique 划水技巧 National Traditional Sports Games of Ethnic Minorities 全国少数民族传统体育运动会 martial arts novels 武侠小说 traditional Chinese elements 国风元素

Questions and Answers

1. Where is the birthplace of Single Bamboo Drifting? 2. How can the performers balance on a single piece of one special bamboo? 3. Does Single bamboo drifting have direct equivalent abroad? 4. What skills are needed in performing it? 5. How can we develop it better in the future?

1. It originated from the Chishui River basin in northern Guizhou, China 2. By using a thin bamboo pole as an “oar” to navigate across the water’s surface. 3. No. Single bamboo drifting has no direct equivalent abroad. 4. It requires balance, harmonious cooperation of different body parts,the paddling technique, reaction and endurance. 5. With moderate project modification, an emphasis on distilling and forming a unique culture, a strategy to increase publicity and expand influence and the application of new media platforms for promotion.

Reference

[1]吴远伟.非物质文化遗产视域下赤水独竹漂的发展演变与保护利用探析[J].中国民族博览,2024,(06):53-55. [2]李凤.新时代背景下独竹漂推广的困境与对策[J].科技资讯,2023,21(02):252-256.

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