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Foreign students practice Tai Chi in summer program
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese form of exercise designed to relax and condition the body in harmony with Taoist notions of yin and yang, or opposing forces, for balance and flow. It combines ancient deep breathing techniques as a traditional form of physical training and is part of our cultural heritage.
There were foreign students from several dozen countries taking part, when the Shanghai Summer School Chinese Medicine Program held its Tai Chi experience to display the concepts of yin and yang and the Chinese martial arts, with performances by trainers.
Even though it is not easy to understand the ideas behind Tai Chi, the foreign students showed a strong interest, closely following trainer stance and movements, and practicing with great enthusiasm. And, even after the two-hour session came to an end, students lingered to discuss the gestures and motions and many of them expressed a fondness for the sport and an interest in studying it in-depth. So, the activity showed the delicacy of Chinese martial arts and built a base for spreading China’s traditional culture and friendly exchanges.