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A bridge to culture and friendship through Taiji

Taiji quan, a Chinese martial art, has long been practiced by the citizens of this country. But imagine a group of Canadians demonstrating the fluid movements of Taiji and Taiji fan with grace. This was exactly the scene in front of the National Stadium, otherwise known as the "Bird's Nest," on October 17.