"The Belt and Road" travel thousands of miles! Chinese Tai Chi Kung Fu Cultural Tourism re-sowing the seeds of fire in Oxford and London

After the end of the China Tai Chi Kung Fu Cultural Tourism "The Belt and Road" travel thousands of miles, Athens and Edinburgh stations, Jiaozuo delegation held a Tai Chi Cultural Tourism promotion campaign in Oxford and London in August 23rd and 24th.

Gong Songqi, Standing Committee of Jiaozuo Municipal Committee and Minister of Propaganda, said that Jiaozuo has a long history and rich tourism resources. The world-famous Chinese Tai Chi originated from Jiaozuo. As a sport form full of Oriental inclusive concept and the thought of harmony between human and nature, it meets the physiological and psychological requirements of human body and meets the individual physical and mental needs of human beings. Health and harmonious coexistence of human groups play an extremely important role in promoting health. The British culture is rich, diverse and inclusive. We hope that more British friends will know and like Tai Chi. They could study Tai Chi in Jiaozuo and experience Tai Chi culture, so as to further promote the cultural exchange between China and the UK, open up in-depth cooperation in culture, sports and tourism, and jointly build the common destiny of mankind.

Lord Chris Simmons participated in the Tai Chi exercise at the Oxford scene with great interest. He said with emotion that Tai Chi is a window and entry point for understanding China's long history and culture. There are many people practicing Tai Chi in Oxford. Everyone is fascinated by Chinese culture and hopes to increase cooperation and build a community of human destiny. Sabrina Francis said in a live event in London that NHS research has proven that Tai Chi can prolong life. She sincerely hopes that more London citizens will go to the birthplace of Tai Chi to experience the magical Tai Chi culture.

During the event, Tai Chi performance, kung fu interaction, and outdoor Tai Chi experience culminated in the two places. During the event, the two sides signed a cooperation agreement to formally establish the China Chenjiagou Tai Chi Cultural Tourism (Oxford) Exchange Center and the China Jiaozuo Cultural Tourism (London) Promotion Center.

The principals of China's Chenjiagou Tai Chi Cultural Tourism (Oxford) Exchange Center, Phil and Emma, said in their speeches that they are deeply honored to be Tai Chi communicators. The next step is to carry forward Tai Chi in the UK, benefit more citizens.

Li Chen, president of the China-Britain Economic and Cultural Promotion Association, said that Jiaozuo has a profound cultural heritage and is famous for the Yuntaishan World Geopark. He hopes that there will be more cooperation in Sino-British cooperation in the future. Kristen Jones is looking forward to take the students to Chenjiagou in Wen County for visit the next year to create more opportunities for cooperation on the inheritance and development of Tai Chi.(Photographic Report of Li Xuhua, Special Media Reporter of Jiaozuo Daily)