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Shifu Liu Quanjun in a low stance on a red stage beneath a red arch, in front of the Chen family ancestral temple in Chenjiagou

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Taijiquan Becomes UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

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In December 2020, Taijiquan was added to UNESCO's list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Tai Ji Circle marked the moment with a short film of congratulations, sent to China.

Tai Ji Circle students, with Shifu Liu Quanjun and Chris Jones, sent their congratulations on China's Taijiquan being included in the list. Many thanks to the students who helped with the demonstration while keeping their social distance and staying safe. Big thanks, too, to Raul Casquet for filming and editing, and for getting the videos to us so quickly to send over to China.

Tai Ji Circle celebrates Taijiquan becoming Intangible Cultural Heritage, December 2020

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