2018 Taichung Traditional Martial Art Expo launches today (12). Series of Lung Fu, Wushu and weapon show are observed by many people. Mayor Lin Chia-lung attended the opening ceremony and acknowledged the traditional art that strengthens the body health while bring peace upon human race. On the cancelation of East Asian Youth Games under political force, Mayor Lin mentioned that the appeal is in process, while an international sports game is under preparation and expected to be held next August. The event will invite young athletes around the world to compete on a global stage, presenting their best performance to everyone.
The 3rd “Taichung Traditional Martial Art Expo” took place at Daxin Elementary School in Nantun Dist. Accompanied by Taichung City Sport Office Wang Qing-tang, Mayor Lin honored senior masters and martial art coaches with Wushu Heritage Awards. The ceremony is witnessed by legislator Zhang-Liao Wan-jian, PM He Wen-hai and Liu Shi-zhou.
The performance followed by national gold medalists from all Martial Art Institutes and renowned competing halls. Explosive competition won strong applause from audience.
Composed of skills and ethics, rather than fighting to win, Martial Art stresses on self-defense to achieve peace, healthy mind and strong physics. It is a sports of profound knowledge.
There are many schools promoting Martial Art, and the City Government values and supports such course. In 2019 EAYG Martial Art was one of the competition before it was cancelled owing to political interference. Nonetheless City Government is working with every effort to accomplish an upscale sports game. Under central government’s support, we won’t allow our young athletes to lose their opportunity to compete in their expertise.
After the Expo, on the preparation for international game, Mayor indicated that the appeal is under progress, and the preparation is setting at the goal of an international game in August, 2019. After meeting with Sports Administration and Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee, the event is set to be held after Asian Games.
There will be a sports game in 2019, and we are doing our best to reinstate East Asian Youth Games, Mayor Lin pointed out. Alternatively, we shall welcome our people to invite young athletes around the world for an international game. The plan is under development. We encourage participants to continue their training, as City Government will provide a stage for everyone to compete in their best condition.
Taichung Chinese Martial Arts Association Chairman and Chairman of Martial Art Expo Yang Meng mentioned that Martial Art is a culture passed down by ancestors thousand years ago. The foundation of the Association is to develop “Wushu”. North Faction, South Faction, Taiji Boxing, all three traditional Wushu are excellent for people of all ages to enhance health status.
Endangered martial art is valued through various boxing routines and traditional martial practices of factions, while our next generation has the opportunity to learn and pass it down.