The Chinese have some of the world's more colorful ethnic games, brought about by a diverse culture of 55 ethnic minorities combining for a massive population of about 2 billion.

Ethnic Chinese games include dragon boats racing, swinging, Chinese cricket and top flipping.

To promote ethnic Chinese games, a quadrennial meet known as the National Ethnic Games is held.

The 8th staging of the event was held in Guangzhou on November 10, 2007.

Amid a carnival atmosphere, a performance themed "Harmony Forever" unfolded as thousands of ethnic artists took the stage with music and dance. With a vivid backdrop reflecting the unique life of China's ethnic groups, the splendid display translated the field into a sea of jubilation for the country's prosperity and ethnic harmony.

The National Ethnic Games were inaugurated in 1953 with the participation of athletes from only 13 ethnic groups. After a hiatus of 29 years, the second edition of the games was held in 1982, and since 1991 it was held every four years.

These ethnic Chinese games include:

• Gaoqiao - Stepping on High
• Pao Xiuqiu - Throwing Silk Balls
• Qiang Huapao - Firework-Catching
• Bahe - Tug-of-War
• Cuju - Ancient Chinese Football
• Da Tuoluo - Top-Spinning
• Shenu - Crossbow-Firing
• Shuaijiao - Mongolian Wrestling
• Shoujian and Jianqiu - Shuttlecock without Racket
• Tiao Zhugan - Dancing among Bamboo Pole
• Tiaosheng - Skipping Ropes
• Wushi - Lion Dance
• Horse Racing
• To Have a Swing
• See-Saw Jump