pennant is a type of flag, with different sizes. The main trunk of a Zhongfan is a thick bamboo pole about 9 meters long, with a 0.5-meter-wide and 5.5-meter-long strip of silk hanging on the top of the pole. The flag is embroidered with auspicious patterns and blessing words, so it is also called a flag. Playing Zhongfan and dancing Zhongfan are traditional Chinese folk acrobatic projects, and the Zhongfan performance in Beijing Tianqiao is the most famous. Playing Zhongfan originated from the army of the Jin Dynasty. The pennant has a magnificent shape and clear title, and is often used in ceremonial activities. The flag bearer can show his bravery and wisdom when playing with the pennant, so the Zhongfan was a must-have item for the Qing Dynasty's worship of Buddha, celebrations and other parades. Each group in the parade has its own flag, and they compete to practice the high-level skills of playing with the pennant, gradually forming a distinctive acrobatic program. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the Zhongfan Association was under the jurisdiction of the Xianghuang Banner Zuoling, one of the eight inner associations, and was crowned by the emperor and flourished. In the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, the children of the Eight Banners went to the Tianqiao market to perform to make a living. Among them, the Zhongfan and wrestling performed by Shen San (Shen Yousan), Bao San (Bao Shanlin), Zhang Gouzi (Zhang Wenshan) and others were the most popular and popular items in the street performances. In the 1950s, the Tianqiao Zhongfan performance was led by Mr. Bao Shanlin. The third-generation descendants Chen Jinquan, Ma Guibao, Fu Shunlu, Xu Mao and others practiced Zhongfan in the Tianqiao wrestling field, attracting a large number of professional and amateur masters from all over the country to come and exchange skills. When performing Zhongfan, the artists held the pole upright in their hands and performed many tricks. Each performance style has a vivid name. Throwing the pole up and catching it with the forehead is called Overlord Lifting the Tripod, supporting the ground with one leg and holding the bamboo pole with one hand is called Golden Rooster Standing on One Leg, in addition, there are also styles such as Dragon Raising its Head, Tiger Sticking its Tail, Fenghou Hanging its Seal, Su Qin Carrying a Sword, Taigong Fishing, and Holding a Pillar. On the top of the exquisite Zhongfan pole, there is one or even several layers of round decorations composed of colored glaze, brocade, bells, small flags, and tassels, called Yingluo Baogai. When dancing, it is not only colorful, but also makes pleasant sounds. Due to historical reasons, the once prosperous Tianqiao market was cancelled in the 1960s and 1970s, various cultural performances were banned, and the Baosan wrestling field was also abolished. After the reform and opening up, the Xuanwu District Cultural Committee carried out a series of cultural activities to explore, sort out, and protect Tianqiao folk customs with the purpose of promoting Xuannan culture. Under the guidance and support of the District Cultural Committee, Mr. Fu Shunlu's son Fu Wengang established the "Beijing Fu's Tianqiao Baosan Folk Culture and Art Troupe", which enabled a group of Tianqiao unique skills to be passed on. However, at present, flag dancing has gradually become non-professional, and there is a shortage of professional artists. In addition, the environment and performance forms of Tianqiao acrobatics have changed. The skill of playing Zhongfan is still in an endangered state and needs further protection.