A girl practices cuju, an ancient form of soccer, in Wenzhou on July 22. [Photo/Zhejiang Daily]

In a remarkable display of historical reenactment and community cohesion, Wenling's Taiping subdistrict held the "Song Dynasty Asian Games" event on July 22.

Taking participants on a journey back in time, this event allowed the community's youth to try out sports from the Song Dynasty (960-1279).

The event showcased an assortment of captivating activities, including cuju (an ancient form of soccer), chuiwan (a precursor to modern-day golf), and archery.

A boy practices archery in Wenzhou on July 22. [Photo/Zhejiang Daily]

Participants earned commendations proportional to their engagement in each event, inspiring fierce competition and a thirst for victory.

With joyful laughter and spirited cheers punctuating the air, this grand sporting spectacle exuded an aura of timelessness, encapsulating the age-old values of sportsmanship and collective harmony.