Fitness Qigong, a sport that integrates the traditional wisdom of the Chinese nation, has always been popular among the public. Among these practices, Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade), known for its simplicity and ease of learning, as well as its “three harmonies” of body, mind, and breath, has become a “hit” in the realm of fitness Qigong. On April 26, nearly 600 enthusiasts gathered in front of the statue of Yan Zi at Yan Zi Academy, dressed in unified Qigong attire, to collectively demonstrate the harmonious beauty of Ba Duan Jin, creating a grand and impressive scene.
At 9 AM, the Shanghai Fengxian Station of the National Series of Fitness Qigong Exchange and Display Activities was held here, along with the Shanghai launch ceremony. Dong Jun, Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Fitness Qigong Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, attended and announced the official start of the event. Song Hui, a member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Sports Bureau, delivered a congratulatory speech. Deputy District Mayor Wang Chun welcomed the attendees, and Chen Hao, Director of the Shanghai Martial Arts Institute and the Shanghai Fitness Qigong Management Center, was also present.
On site, fitness Qigong enthusiasts from 12 towns in Fengxian District displayed their collective movements with energy and spirit, showcasing the essence of fitness Qigong’s mind-body unity in a synchronized and balanced manner, creating a stunning visual feast for the audience.
“Before retirement, I was an accountant and developed cervical spine issues due to long hours of work. After retiring, I began practicing fitness Qigong, and its effects have been remarkable, making me fall in love with this sport,” said Lu Yafang, captain of the Qigong team in Nanjiao Town, who has been practicing fitness Qigong for 13 years. Her team now has over 300 members and has achieved great success in domestic and international fitness Qigong competitions. “In December last year, our team won the first prize in collective Ba Duan Jin and the second prize in Yi Jin Jing (Muscle-Tendon Change Classic) at the International Fitness Qigong Competition!” Yang Lijuan, a newcomer to fitness Qigong from Fengcheng Town, expressed her love for the sport: “Although I have not practiced fitness Qigong for long, I feel very excited to participate in such a large collective event today. After practicing Ba Duan Jin and the grand dance, I feel warm all over, which greatly benefits my health. I look forward to more opportunities to participate in such activities in the future.” Her words were filled with anticipation for fitness Qigong and a pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.
It is understood that the National Series of Fitness Qigong Exchange and Display Activities is an annual national event organized by the Fitness Qigong Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, highly favored by fitness Qigong enthusiasts, and has received the “Development and Promotion” award from the International Olympic Committee for mass sports. Fitness Qigong is not only a sport beloved by the public but also a valuable treasure that carries the connotations of traditional Chinese culture, resonating with the cultural heritage of Fengxian District, which emphasizes “respecting virtuous people and aspiring to be virtuous.” In recent years, Fengxian District has fully leveraged the role of national fitness in building a new sports health city in southern Shanghai and a healthy Fengxian, vigorously establishing platforms for mass sports activities. For several consecutive years, it has conducted a series of activities, including “One Town, Two Products, Five Ingresses” (covering schools, government agencies, enterprises, communities, and business circles), the national fitness project “Village Classroom,” and traditional Chinese projects entering government agencies, making positive contributions to promoting national fitness at the grassroots level, extending into communities, and expanding into rural areas, successfully entering the list of the second batch of model districts for national fitness movement creation.
Looking ahead, Fengxian District will continue to use fitness Qigong as a driving force, committed to the in-depth development of fitness Qigong, striving to cultivate a mass sports culture brand with local characteristics, and tirelessly working to enhance the quality of the city and the happiness of its residents.
Reporter: Fu Xiaoyao, Yan Qin, Qian ZixinEditor: Wang Peng
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