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ANASILINI RATUVA
For the Fiji Sun on August 11 2011
Chinese Wushu (Kung Fu), a form of martial arts, was launched in Suva on Wednesday.
The programme was launched by the Director of Youth and Sports Makereta Sauturaga and the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Fiji, Huang Yong at the National Gymnasium. Participants of the programme were from the Fiji Police Force and the Fiji Military Force with the guidance of coach Yu Deqiao from China.
The programme will be for three months, conducted by the Chinese Wushu Association in China.
“We would like to thank the government of Fiji, the Department of Youths and
Sports.Wushu is also known as the Kung fu or Martial Arts.
“It is an important part of the traditional Chinese culture and loved by people all over the world,” Yong said.
“Learning and practising of the arts will build ones physical strength, willpower and skills.
“As many of you have also have some understanding of the Chinese people and their thinking as well and this is what this programme is supposed to achieve to enhance mutual understanding.”
Department of Youth and Sports senior officer Semi Bilitaki acknowledges the Chinese government for their support.
The martial arts programme will be opened to interested members of the public every Saturday at the Civic Centre and every Wednesday for the Police and military personnel.