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On March 21, the first International Taijiquan Day was held. People from different countries, such as China, France and Argentina, gathered in their own places to practice Taijiquan, regardless of their age or language. As a Chinese martial art listed by UNESCO, Taijiquan has become a warm bridge connecting people across languages and cultures, letting them share the same peaceful experience.
Originating in China nearly 400 years ago, Taijiquan is a national intangible cultural heritage and was added to UNESCO’s heritage list in 2020. It carries valuable Chinese philosophical ideas, including Confucianism and Taoism, which have been passed down for centuries. For example, it follows the Confucian principle of keeping an upright posture and the Taoist idea of overcoming hardness with softness, which can be clearly seen in its slow, smooth and graceful movements.
Unlike the fast-paced world we live in, Taijiquan focuses on slowness and peace, which helps modern people reduce anxiety, relieve stress and find balance in their busy daily lives. Many foreign practitioners benefit greatly from it: a French practitioner found peace and self-calm by learning Taijiquan in Wudang Mountain, and a British artist got rich inspiration for her painting from this gentle practice. This shows Taijiquan is not a rigid sport but a flexible practice that meets everyone’s unique needs.
Today, Taijiquan is popular in over 180 countries with hundreds of millions of practitioners. It is more than a kind of exercise; it is a borderless cultural symbol that promotes cultural communication worldwide. In some countries like Senegal, it has even been included as a cultural performance item in the Youth Olympic Games. It reminds us that true strength comes from calming our inner selves, bringing new ideas to our society and helping people from different backgrounds understand each other better through this gentle practice. Practitioners around the world learn from each other, making this ancient art live and thrive in modern times.
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