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Over
2,000 participants from 33 countries and regions gathered in Wudang Mountain
Tourist and Economic Special Zone, Shiyan City for the conference, which runs
through Wednesday, according to the Organizing Committee.
Major
events include an international Tai Chi competition, a forum on the Tai Chi
culture, a youth arts festival, a cultural heritage exploration and health
consultations by traditional Chinese medicine experts.
An
opening ceremony that featured traditional Taoist music, international video
connections and a mass Tai Chi demonstration was held at the Yuxu Palace, one
of the largest monasteries among the Wudang architectural complex, showcasing
the historical significance and profound influence of Wudang Tai Chi culture to
on-site and online audiences.
For
centuries, Wudang Mountains have been known as an important center of Taoism,
especially famous for its Taoist versions of martial arts or Tai Chi. The
ancient palaces and temples here represent the highest standards of Chinese art
and architecture over a period of nearly 1,000 years.
"Over
500 million people from 150 countries and regions practice Tai Chi and about
30,000 foreigners visit Wudang annually for Tai Chi studies," said Wang
Zhonglin, Governor of Hubei Province, in his opening speech.
He
said that the Tai Chi culture, which had originated in Wudang, advocates the
philosophical concept of harmony between nature and man, conveying the ideas of
benevolence and inclusivity.
Huang
Jianxiong, Party chief of the CPC Shiyan municipal committee, said that Tai
Chi, as "a crystallization of Chinese traditional culture and an optimal
activity for physical fitness", enjoys global popularity and that the
conference aimed to foster a fusion of sports, culture, and travel development.
The
Wudang Tai Chi International Fellowship Competition kicked off on Sunday. The
competition is divided into five age groups: children, youth, young adults,
middle-aged adults and seniors. A total of 1,503 athletes registered, including
128 from overseas.
Image Credit: ©
Organizing Committee of the World Wudang Tai Chi Conference
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