Enthusiasts gather to celebrate World Tai Chi Day in Copenhagen

Copenhagen [Denmark], April 27: As the World Tai Chi Day approaches, a two-day event promoting Chinese Tai Chi culture was held from Friday to Saturday, attracting hundreds of enthusiasts from across Denmark and other European countries.
Organized by the China Cultural Center in Copenhagen, the event featured cultural lectures, Tai Chi performances, interactive teaching sessions, and flash mob demonstrations at city landmarks, offering audiences a deep dive into the philosophy and wellness benefits of Tai Chi.
"Through various activities, we hope to showcase the philosophical spirit and health benefits of Tai Chi to people in Denmark and beyond," said Mu Xianghong, director of the China Cultural Center in Copenhagen.
At the event, renowned Tai Chi master Chen Zhenglei, a leading inheritor of Chen-style Tai Chi, delivered a lecture titled "Tai Chi: China's Gift to the World," elaborating on Tai Chi's core philosophy of harmony between humans and nature and the pursuit of balance and coexistence.
Judith Stage, a Copenhagen resident in her sixties, told Xinhua that she used to suffer from chronic pain. After taking up Tai Chi eight years ago, she has experienced significant relief, turning her into an avid practitioner.
Karen Inge Schroder Kristensen, a young woman from Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, said she has a keen interest in Tai Chi, Chinese calligraphy and cuisine. Her passion even led her to study the Chinese language and culture in Beijing. Kristensen said she hopes to act as a "cultural ambassador" between Denmark and China.
Since 1999, Tai Chi enthusiasts around the world have celebrated World Tai Chi Day on the last Saturday of April, promoting Tai Chi through performances and exchanges and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Source: Xinhua