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Martial arts enthusiasts celebrate establishment of UNESCO International Taijiquan Day

By LI YINGXUE | China Daily | Updated: 2025-12-22 09:21
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Zhou Qingjie, professor and director of the Sports Foreign Exchange Research Center at China Foreign Affairs University and Thomas Bach, honorary president of the IOC, share the spirit of taijiquan. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY

Zhou Qingjie, professor and director of the Sports Foreign Exchange Research Center at China Foreign Affairs University, witnessed the entire process that led to the recognition of International Taijiquan Day.

He explained that March 21 was chosen because the equinox represents the balance of day and night, mirroring the martial art's philosophical emphasis on harmony between humanity and nature.

"The Spring Equinox, as one of China's 24 solar terms, has itself been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,"Zhou said. "This choice of date brings together the Spring Equinox and the yin–yang philosophy embodied in taijiquan."

Now 53, Zhou has practiced taijiquan for decades. He recalled that when he first encountered the art, he, like many others, believed it to be mainly for older people. Only through deeper engagement did his understanding change. "Taijiquan represents a choice — a form of wisdom," he said.

Zhou emphasized that taijiquan reflects a Chinese worldview shaped by learning from, and respecting, nature. "Movements such as 'Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg' and 'White Crane Spreads Its Wings' are inspired by animals," he explained.

"Taijiquan practice does not necessarily involve sweating or heavy breathing. It is gentle, can be practiced almost anywhere, and at any time. It has strong adaptability,"Zhou added.

In his view, taijiquan has evolved into many forms over time, offering both diversity and choice. "It accommodates different personal preferences. Through shifts in balance and changes between fullness and emptiness, taijiquan expresses the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang through bodily movement."

Taijiquan was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2020. Zhou sees the establishment of International Taijiquan Day as a milestone and a new starting point that elevates the practice to a higher global platform. He hopes the designation will help more people learn about taijiquan and support its wider international promotion.

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