What's the name of that thing that the Taoist priest took?

A duster is a tool or vessel that attaches animal hair (such as ponytail and bird's tail) or filiform linen to the front end of the handle. It was used in ancient times to remove dust and drive away mosquitoes and flies. Later, as one of the ceremonial ceremonies of the imperial halogen book in feudal times, it was also used to welcome guests.

Because of the itching caused by mosquito bites during meditation, the Buddha allowed the monk to use his hand to repel mosquitoes. According to the above, India had dust removal in the Buddha's era 2500 years ago, which was called "dust removal mosquito". The Buddha also allowed monks to use dust removal to drive away mosquitoes.

Taoist blowing dust

Blowing dust has evolved from an ordinary utensil to a religious utensil, and from a religious utensil to a martial arts instrument, which contains endless cultural charm. Its drill style is unique, the technique is distinct, the combination of soft and hard, and the opening and closing is compact. Dance is free and unrestrained, free and elegant, flashing and jumping, flexible and changeable.

The dust blowing action is mainly chopping, winding, pulling, shaking and sweeping, which can be constructed, swung and wound, and has the action characteristics of knives, swords, whips, darts and other instruments. When practicing blowing dust, it is required to achieve the unity of form, meaning, qi and spirit. When using, it is required to be natural, smooth, continuous and in one go. It has a good self-defense effect.

After becoming a weapon, the practice of dust removal is different. Fine steel or fine copper is used as the handle, and copper wire is wound and woven. The dusting tail is made of pure black ponytail or silver thread. A master dancer can break tendons and bones, which is very powerful.