One of the more spectacular ways of playing Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) is to use human beings to act as the chess pieces. Two players would then play a game of Xiangqi whereby the human beings are moved as in an actual game. The Chinese name for such a competition is known as 人棋 (rén qí) where the first Chinese character is used to refer to men and the second Chinese character is used to mean ‘chess’. There have been many recorded incidences of living chess being played in the history of China. (1 pp. 233-236)

Sew one front side piece to each side of the center front piece. The right sides of the fabric should be facing each other when sewing. All pieces of fabric will be sewn with right sides facing each other. In Living Chess, the Xiangqi chess pieces are represented by human beings wearing uniforms with Chinese inscriptions to represent the various chess pieces. A gigantic chess board is drawn on the ground. Sometimes, in more fanciful versions, weapons are brought. The two players would sit on high ground and play chess as they would over the board. A move is made by announcing it loudly over a loudspeaker or a microphone so that the human being representing the piece would get up and move to their designated positions. If that move constituted a capture, sometimes there would be a make-believe show of actually ‘killing’ or capturing the piece. In the top center of the crown I inserted half of a large plastic Easter egg that I painted to match the fabric. The egg was glued in place. Comfortable and Breathable: Despite their size, these costumes are surprisingly comfortable to wear. The interior is spacious, allowing for easy movement and ventilation so you can enjoy your event in comfort.

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Easy to Wear: Putting on and taking off these costumes is a breeze. The simple step-in design guarantees a secure fit, ensuring that you're ready to make your grand entrance in no time.

The play Wu Cai Yu (五彩与 wǔ cǎi yú) is rooted in facts. Yan Shi Fan drew a chess board on the carpet and played Xiangqi against his wife. This passage could be found in Mei Xin (another passage). The carpet and the thirty-two maidens were a gift from Wang Tianhua.” (1 pp. 233-236)Gigantic Chess Pieces: These inflatable costumes are designed to resemble the iconic chess pieces we all know and love, but on a larger-than-life scale. Choose from King, Queen, Rook, Knight, Bishop or Pawn costumes to represent your favorite chess piece. For the rounded bottom edge of the crown I cut a pool noodle in half long ways. The noodle piece was then cut to fit around the bottom edge of the crown.I covered the noodle with fabric. To cover the noodle I glued fabric on, hiding the edges of the fabric on the inside of the noodle half. The edges of the noodle were glued together and the fabric was hand sewn closed. Durable and Reusable: Made with high-quality materials, these costumes are built to last and can be reused for multiple events, ensuring you get the most out of your investment.