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Beikou, also called boikoo tarkbei or Daur hockey, is a traditional stick-and-ball game associated with the Daur people of Inner Mongolia, China. Players use long wooden branches to move a ball-like piece made from apricot root; accounts also describe felt-covered balls used in evening games, sometimes set alight. The game resembles field or street hockey but is distinguished by its Daur name, local equipment, and cultural setting.
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What is beikou?
Beikou is a traditional stick-and-ball game associated with the Daur people of Inner Mongolia, China. It is also called boikoo tarkbei or Daur hockey.
What equipment is used in beikou?
Players use long wooden branches as sticks. The ball-like object may be made from apricot root, and some accounts describe felt-covered balls.
Is beikou the same as modern ice hockey?
No. Beikou is a traditional Daur game with its own equipment and cultural setting. The comparison to hockey comes from moving a ball with sticks, not from identical rules or an ice rink.
Who plays beikou?
The game is associated with the Daur people of Inner Mongolia in China. Its importance is cultural as well as recreational because it reflects a traditional community game.
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