ZHENGZHOU, China, Nov 20 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — From October 21 to November 1, the final rounds of the 12th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students took place in central China’s Zhengzhou City, the birthplace of Chinese Kungfu. During the competition, more than 120 contestants from 105 countries visited Shaolin Temple and experienced the unique charm of Shaolin Kungfu.
“My biggest wish to come to China this time is to see the real Chinese Kungfu,” said Lu Jingmao from New Zealand. On Oct. 25, he came to Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Chinese martial arts, as he wished. Together with other competitors, Lu watched exciting Kungfu performances, listened to the legend of Shaolin Temple, and appreciated the long-standing Shaolin culture.