In this hustle and bustle of the world, there is an ancient and magical boxing technique that has attracted the attention of countless people with its unique charm. It is Tai Chi, one of the representatives of this traditional Chinese martial art, that was honored to be inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2020. Time flies like a white horse, and it has been three years since Taijiquan was successfully declared a World Heritage Site.
Eight Methods and Five Steps Tai Chi, as a set of Xi practice methods that simplify common Tai Chi movements, is not only suitable for beginners to get started quickly, but also helps them strengthen their body resistance. Imagine the feeling of freedom and fluidity as you take a step, turn your waist and stretch your arms. Every action contains the wisdom and painstaking efforts of the sages for thousands of years, making people feel as if they are in the long river of history.
However, this is not something that can be compared to simple exercise or technique. The charm of Tai Chi is that it combines the philosophical ideas of both internal and external cultivation, which not only cultivates flexibility and coordination of the body, but also focuses on the tranquility and balance of the mind. By practicing Xi Tai Chi, we can deeply feel the subtle and wonderful interaction between the body and the heart, and this realm of inner and outer unity is intoxicating.
On the occasion of the third anniversary of the successful inscription of Taijiquan on the World Heritage List, we can't help but wonder: why has Taijiquan attracted so much social attention and controversy? Perhaps it is because of the cultural value and spiritual connotation contained in the process of inheritance, which makes people have endless reverie about it. It is also believed that Taijiquan, as an intangible cultural heritage with Chinese characteristics, represents traditional Chinese culture and wisdom on a global scale. The impact is undoubtedly enormous and far-reaching.
However, while enjoying the physical and mental benefits of Tai Chi, we must also face up to the problems and challenges involved. Like other sports, although Tai Chi has unique advantages in improving health and enhancing resistance, it will also face problems such as commercialization and utilitarianism. How to develop Tai Chi while maintaining its traditional characteristics and core values is a difficult problem that we need to think about and work hard to solve.
On the 3rd anniversary of the successful inscription of Taijiquan on the World Heritage List, let us look back on the beauty brought to us by this ancient and magical boxing method. Whether it is physical flexibility and health, or inner peace and balance, Tai Chi has given us endless surprises and touches. Let us practice Xi with our hearts, feel the charm of it, and pass it on, so that more people can enjoy this precious and unique Chinese cultural heritage.