What does the tiger stick mean in Xiaogan dialect?

Tiger stick in Xiaogan dialect is a local dialect vocabulary, which is widely spread in Xiaogan City, Hubei Province. And it means to tie a wooden stick or bamboo pole to the waist as a weapon to safeguard personal safety and dignity. Tiger stick, as a very rough weapon, is traditionally used by laborers or farmers in rural areas, and is often used to drive away dogs or protect themselves from attacks.

Tiger sticks are often used as self-defense tools or to do daily physical labor for animals. In Xiaogan, farmers sometimes wear tiger sticks to prevent attacks. In some rural areas, people are also used to dancing tiger sticks to celebrate during festivals. However, although the use of tiger sticks can bring personal safety protection, it is also easy to be abused, and improper use will hurt others.

Tiger Battle not only represents the folk culture in Xiaogan area, but also represents some values in China traditional culture, such as respect for labor, perseverance, courage and patience. It is a powerful proof to record the development of rural society. With the development of society and the progress of civilization, Polygonum cuspidatum is used less and less, but it is still regarded as a part of Xiaogan folk culture and still enjoys certain cultural and historical significance.