Across America (July 14)

Kung fu masters from the Shaolin Temple in Henan province demonstrate Baduanjin, an exercise originating from the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279) as part of a presentation featuring Henan arts, in Gaithersburg, Maryland on July 8. Shaolin kung fu dates back 1,500 years and is one of the most widespread styles of Chinese martial arts. Dong Leshuo / China Daily