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US students experience Chinese culture through sports at Beijing university

By Zhao Yimeng | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-05-20 21:47

Students from IUP and BFSU play table tennis. [Photo by Zou Hong/ China Daily]

Kristchil emphasized the importance of cross-cultural communication through sports. "Sport gives you something in common. We didn't even have to talk; just playing Ping-Pong and spending time together was fun," she said. "Despite many differences between China and the US, having a common interest like sports is important."

Many US students found traditional Chinese exercises like Tai Chi and Baduanjinchallenging. Unlike her peers, Vy Hoang demonstrated a knack for martial arts, quickly picking up the movements of Tai Chi Push Hands under the guidance of instructor Wang Juan. Hoang's 10-year experience in Karate helped her understand Kung Fu principles swiftly.

Xu Ran, a BFSU freshman, noted that some US students found Tai Chi slow and a bit dull. "Even we Chinese students sometimes think so, but it takes a long time, not just one class, to truly understand its essence and inner power," Xu said. She expressed hope that the visitors would have more opportunities to experience traditional exercises and appreciate their benefits over time.

Starting Wednesday, the IUP team will participate in a two-week program, Discover China, organized by BFSU. The program includes lectures on Sino-US relations and cultural tours in Beijing and Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

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