Tai chi competition lights up Yangzhou

The event attracts a lot of foreign athletes from countries and regions including Gambia, Pakistan and Ghana. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

"Nowadays more and more people show an interest in tai chi and many foreigners have participated in it," added Tian.

A year-two student from Africa studying in the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, surnamed Holmes came to Yangzhou especially for the competition.

"I was very interested in Chinese culture before I came to study in China", said Holmes, "People in my home country are not fully aware of how to maintain their health. After finishing my studies in China, I hope to promote tai chi in Africa."

"I've long heard about Yangzhou and its delicious cuisine, but after my arrival, I found the city also has beautiful scenery. I plan to have an extensive deep tour of Yangzhou to better understand the city after my competition," said Holmes.