Shi Yongxin, the 30th-generation abbot of the legendary Shaolin Temple, led a cultural delegation to perform kung fu at the United Nations headquarters.
A large-scale kung fu show called "Fantasy Wudang" was held at Wudang Mountains, in central China's Hubei province, from Oct 1 to 7, in celebration of China's National Day.
The influx of 49,600 tourists at Wudang Mountains during the three-day holiday of the Mid-Autumn Festival has been attributed to large numbers arriving from the provinces of Henan and Shaanxi and nearby cities.
A large-scale kung fu show called "Fantasy Wudang" will be held at Wudang Mountains, in Central China’s Hubei province, from Oct 1 to 7, in celebration of China's National Day.
To strengthen cultural exchanges between China and Africa, the Ministry of Culture launched a course and enrolled the first batch of 20 students from five African countries, who will study kung fu at Shaolin Temple for three months.
Visitors at the China (Wuhan) Periodical Fair, which was held at the Wuhan (Hanyang) International Convention and Exhibition Center from Sept 14 to 16, also had the opportunity to enjoy a Wudang kung fu show.
Wudang Mountain Tourism and Economy Special Region signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Xi'an Qujiang Louguan Chinese Taoism Culture Exhibition Area, Shaanxi province on Aug 22.
Chinese Taoists will embark on a cultural exchange tour to Europe on Thursday to promote the philosophy, which they believe can encourage world peace and promote environmental protection.
A Taoist delegation of the Xuanwu community from Jinmen county in Taiwan arrived at Wudang Mountains in Shiyan, central China’s Hubei province, on Sept 10 for a two-day pilgrimage.
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