Shaolin Festival of martial arts
Shaolin temple in Deng feng has been existing for more than fifteen centuries and well-known as the centre of martial arts. In the times of ruling of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) warriors-monks invented many styles of battle and combat maneuvers and developed excellent skills of bastinade.
Shaolin martial arts reached the highest point in a period of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). As it happened with many ancient and honourable traditions in China, the combination of national pride with good commercial instinct caused the establishment of annual award which gathers great amount of visitors and, consequently, money.
Shaolin Festival of martial arts set up in 1991, represents a spectacular show. Although visitors are attracted with different touring teasers, but amateurs of battlecraft will not get disappointed. At the festival a large variety of martial art artifacts is demonstrated, battle performances are arranged, and also there is an important platform on the ideas and new techniques among genuine followers of martial arts coming to the festival from across the globe.
During the main world event on the martial arts show there are thousands of professionals who want to compete in Shaolin art of wushu, kung fu, and taiji in six categories in each section and spectacular battle performances. In addition to the great set of tactical equipment and exotic weapon, festival suits taste of those who appreciate the widest Chinese cross-section – cultural heritage, practices of health improvement, disciplines on the development of spiritual and mental abilities.
Another fascinating activity which may replenish festival impression is the hydro walk on Yellow river.
