Guo's neighbor Han Weizhi proudly recalls that Kunhe villagers stood out in regional sports competitions in the 1980s. "The men's and women's basketball teams of Kunhe usually defeated their rivals from other villages."

These days, since the local farms have been completely mechanized, the Daur women have the chance to sing and dance at urban activity centers for fitness and entertainment rather than working on the farms for their livelihood.

Furthermore, as ethnic minority areas nationwide gain increasing policy support, sport facilities in many villages like Kunhe are being improved.

"Many courses are available here. That's enough for us sports fans," Han said.

The village also combines sports with the protection of its intangible ethnic cultural heritage by holding games for minorities every June, as well as an annual festival called "Kumul" (in the local language, literally referring to a herb) which contains various traditional sports events of the Daur people.

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