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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Minsk, March 21 (Xinhua) — The first International Tai Chi Day celebration took place in Minsk. On Saturday, the Stolitsa Shopping Center hosted an event titled "The Path to Great Harmony for the Whole World," during which teachers and students from the Confucius Institute of the Belarusian State University of Physical Education (BSUPHK) demonstrated the beauty and elegance of tai chi routines. Guests were also shown elements of traditional wushu, swordsmanship, and fan mastery.
During the opening of the event, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan noted that the pursuit of harmony and balance is the key idea of tai chi chuan philosophy and one of the most important ideas transmitted by Chinese civilization for over five thousand years. According to him, tai chi practice is not only one of the most widespread and beloved in China, but has long since expanded beyond its borders, spreading to more than 180 countries and regions.
"I'm glad to see that in Belarus, tai chi is no longer perceived as something exotic and distant. The Confucius Institute at BSUPC is the first Confucius Institute in the world specializing specifically in traditional Chinese sports and wellness practices. The tai chi and wushu courses taught here are extremely popular among students," the ambassador noted.
He also emphasized that cultural and humanitarian exchanges are the foundation for the development of Chinese-Belarusian relations and a bridge between the two peoples. "I sincerely hope that this event will allow everyone to personally experience the unique charm of Chinese culture," Zhang Wenchuan concluded.
During the celebration, guests were treated to an interactive lesson where they could learn basic tai chi movements under the guidance of experienced instructors and were introduced to traditional Chinese healthy lifestyle practices.
The event was organized by the Chinese Embassy in Belarus and the Minsk City Executive Committee with the assistance of the Chinese Cultural Center in Minsk, the Confucius Institute of the Belarusian State University of Physical Culture and Sport, and the Stolitsa shopping center. –0–
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