In time, this tradition altered to include a martial arts contest, where each competitor tried to claim the flag flying on top of the sacrificial shed for himself, and thus secure the title of champion.
14 seconds sound clip from the Dragon on Shaolin Tower movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:00:41.392 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- However, during the Japanese occupation, this tradition underwent a further change.
- The Japanese used it as a deliberate ploy to eliminate patriots and resistance fighters.
- You are late, Mister Lin, Mister Lee.
- At the festival today, we dispensed with nine of the kung fu masters.
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