July 22, 2016 TnH Global

Macao to witness the 14th Wushu World Championship this August 2016

Wushu World Championship will be a four day long extravaganza that starts from 11th -14th August, 2016.

Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government and Wushu General Association of Macao has organized ‘14th Wushu Competition’ in Macao this August with an aim to promote ‘Wushu’ which is a traditional Chinese martial arts that is praised and acknowledged around the world. Co-organized by Macao Government Tourist Office, Cultural Affairs Bureau, and Cultural Industries Fund and supported by International Wushu Federation, Wushu Federation of Asia, Chinese Wushu Association and various Macao governmental organizations, this sport is one of the traditional cultural heritages of China with a long, well-established history and development in Macao.

Conducted over a span of four days, the 14th edition of the Wushu World Championship is a large scale event which is all set to draw in Wushu champions from all over the world to participate in the competition. This exciting four-day event comprises of great variety of Wushu activities, traditional Wushu performances, demonstrations and teaching, lion dance demonstration and experience, Wushu forum, Chinese and Western Wushu Masters extravaganza and Taolu competition among others.

The event’s highlights include the spectacular Lion and Dragon Dance and Championship, Chinese, Western Masters Sanda Championship, Wushu Parade featuring Wushu characters and eye-catching opening and closing ceremonies. The activities will be held in several popular spots in Macao, such as the Tap Seac Square, Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion, Senado Square, Amizade Square, Iao Hon Market Garden and more.

The 14th edition of the Wushu World Championship is all set to engage the participation of local residents and tourists alike, resulting in a celebration of sports, tourism and culture this August 2016.