Today, Wulong Tai Chi Kung Fu proudly marked a historic moment with our global tai chi community: the world’s first International Taijiquan Day, officially designated by UNESCO to be celebrated every year on 21 March.
Falling perfectly alongside our Tai Chi Sword 32 finale workshop with Professor Lily Sun, this year’s celebration brought together the search for personal improvement, community spirit, and the joy of deepening one’s practice.
A Global Celebration
UNESCO or the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialised agency that works to promote peace, cultural understanding, education, science, and the protection of heritage sites around the world.
UNESCO’s proclamation of this special day recognises Taijiquan, or Tai Chi, as a practice that promotes balance, peace, harmonious coexistence, and mutual respect. It highlights tai chi’s role in supporting physical and mental wellbeing, fostering cultural exchange, and strengthening community connection worldwide.
Events across the globe—from Paris to Beijing to Melbourne—featured sword demonstrations, fan routines, and multi‑style performances, showcasing Taijiquan’s diversity and its reach across more than 180 countries.
Celebrating Through Wulong’s Sword 32 Finale Workshop
Here in Melbourne, our Wulong celebration took a uniquely meaningful form: the second and final instalment of our Tai Chi Sword 32 workshop, led by the internationally respected Professor Lily Sun, 8th Duan Professor of Wushu and Tai Chi from Wuhan University and National China Straight Sword Champion.
Students spent the afternoon:
Refining foundational sword techniques
Learning and completing the full 32‑movement straight sword routine
Experiencing the elegance, precision, and flowing power that define this classical form
Training in harmony with the spirit of International Taijiquan Day—connection, balance, and shared cultural appreciation
By training together today, our Wulong community joined millions around the world in honouring:
the history of Taijiquan
its benefits for body and mind
its role in connecting people across cultures and generations
You can read mor about the benefits of Taijiquan/Tai Chi at https://www.wulongtaichi.com.au/benefits
A Day to Remember
Thank you to everyone who attended today’s workshop and helped us celebrate this milestone in Tai Chi and Wulong history.
Stay tuned for a full wrap up of today’s workshop.
