Chinese yo-yo

The Diabolo(Sometimes known as a Chinese yoyo) is a toy from China consisting of two equally sized discs connected with a long axle. An alternating lifting and dropping motion using two sticks, each held in one hand, keeps the yo-yo spinning on a string tied between the sticks. In modern times, it is used as a children's toy and as a performance tool in circus events like juggling and sometimes in Chinese dance. It is possible to perform a large variety of tricks with the diablo which can be as easy as throwing the yo-yo up into the air or tossing it around the user's back. It was found during the Ming dynasty; roughly 1386–1644.

Like the Western yo-yo, it maintains its spinning motion through a rotating effect based on conservation of angular momentum.

History

It was estimated that the invention of the Chinese yo-yo dates back to the Ming Dynasty between 1386 and 1644 AD. Although the yo-yo has been found in many different parts of the world, some linguistic experts say that the name “yo-yo” is Oriental in origin, supporting the theory that China was the birthplace of the yo-yo. The oldest Chinese yo-yo found in the Shanxi Province was believed to be over 4,000 years old. Early tops were originally made of two round, wooden ends contented in the middle by a horizontal piece. This simple toy was nevertheless an integral part of ancient Chinese culture.

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