Over 1,000 seniors join national tai chi event in Wudang district

A total of 36 tai chi (and tai chi sword) teams from Wudang district, comprised of over 1,000 tai chi enthusiasts, participated in the 2025 National Senior Citizens Tai Chi Demonstration (Guizhou Main Venue) at Zhenhua Square on May 19.

Tai chi is performed at the event on May 19. [Photo/WeChat account of Wudang district]

The event featured tai chi fan and 24-form tai chi performances, square dancing, softball routines, and stick demonstrations.

A tai chi exchange session was also held, focusing on 42-form tai chi (and sword), with teams representing the senior university, the fitness association, the Qigong association, the tai chi association, and Wudang's various towns and subdistricts.

The 42-form tai chi sword exchange session is held. [Photo/WeChat account of Wudang district]

The event aimed to promote tai chi as a fitness practice, encourage healthy living, and enrich the cultural life of older adults. As the main venue in Guizhou province, Wudang district has hosted this event for several consecutive years.

Tai Chi has become widespread throughout urban and rural areas, serving as a cultural hallmark of the district. In 2020, Wudang was recognized as the "National Hometown of Senior Tai Chi". Today, the district is home to over 280 tai chi teams, with a total of 38,000 practitioners.