Imagine racing up a tall coconut tree as fast as you can! That’s exactly what happened in China recently. For the first time ever, coconut tree climbing became a competitive sport at a national sports event. How cool is that? 😄
The event was held in sunny Sanya, a beautiful city on the tropical island of Hainan. During the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China, participants showed off their amazing skills by climbing poles that stood tall like coconut trees.
The challenge? Climb up as quickly as possible and hit a button at the very top! 🚀 It was a thrilling race against time, and everyone was cheering. The climbers had to be super fast and really strong. Can you imagine how much practice it takes to climb that quickly?
This sport comes from a traditional practice where people in Hainan climb real coconut trees to collect fresh coconut juice. By turning it into a game, they’re sharing their culture and showing us a fun new sport! 🥥
Who knows? Maybe someday you’ll get a chance to try coconut tree climbing too! Would you race to the top? 🌴🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
