联合国教科文组织设立首个武术项目国际日 3月21日成“国际太极拳日”

Group 1 - The UNESCO General Conference has established March 21 as "International Tai Chi Day," marking the first international day named after a martial art, recognizing the global value of Tai Chi and drawing attention to its birthplace, Chenjiagou [1] - Chen Zhenglei, a representative inheritor of Chen-style Tai Chi, expressed pride and responsibility in promoting Tai Chi as a cultural treasure of the Chinese nation and a shared health asset for humanity [1] - The establishment of "International Tai Chi Day" aligns with the philosophy of Tai Chi, symbolizing the balance of yin and yang and the harmony with natural rhythms [1] Group 2 - Tai Chi originated in Chenjiagou during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, integrating Tai Chi philosophy, traditional Chinese medicine, and Daoist practices, and has spread to over 180 countries with millions of practitioners [2] - In 2020, Tai Chi was included in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage, and the establishment of "International Tai Chi Day" signifies its role in promoting global cultural exchange [2] - The city of Jiaozuo has implemented regulations and action plans to protect and develop Tai Chi culture, aiming to elevate it from a regional cultural symbol to a global cultural brand by 2025 [2] Group 3 - Chenjiagou has developed a comprehensive intangible cultural heritage transmission system with numerous national and provincial inheritors, ensuring the continuity of Tai Chi culture through teaching and practice [3] - The county has established a wide-reaching network for Tai Chi dissemination, with numerous training centers and practitioners globally, embodying the idea that what is unique to a nation can also be universal [3]