San Francisco Kung Fu Day masters gather, various factions show their unique skills to win glory for the Chinese
2023-06-04
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Youth should be self-improvement, and young students from the German Arts Association in Rougongmen District performed vigorously. Photo by reporter Huang Weijiang
Mayor Breed declared June 3, 2023, "San Francisco Kung Fu Day." Photo by reporter Huang Weijiang
Ribbon cutting for the opening of the "Kung Fu Day" event in San Francisco. Photo by reporter Huang Weijiang
The Golden Pig Cutting Ceremony at the opening ceremony of "Kung Fu Day" in San Francisco. Photo by reporter Huang Weijiang
On behalf of the San Francisco "Kung Fu Day" committee, community leader Li Bangqin Fang (right) presented lifetime achievement awards to martial arts masters. Photo by reporter Huang Weijiang
(From right) "Sing Tao Daily" 2022 Most Popular Award Nathale Situ, "Sing Tao Daily" US West Edition President and Editor-in-Chief Liang Jianfeng, Deputy General Manager Dong Shaoying, 2023 Miss Sing Tao May Cover Contestant Jasmine White, January Cover Contestant Catherine Luong. Photo by reporter Huang Weijiang
The majestic lion dance performance was the first to win the "Kung Fu Day". Photo by reporter Huang Weijiang
17 Kung Fu groups from different sects in the Bay Area gathered in Chinatown of San Francisco yesterday to make friends through martial arts and inherit the quintessence of China. Mayor Breed announced that the day was "Kung Fu Day" in San Francisco, and issued certificates of congratulations to the heads of various martial arts schools. Famous entrepreneur and community leader Fang Libangqin issued awards to martial arts masters on behalf of the San Francisco "Kung Fu Day" committee. Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 2023 San Francisco Kung Fu Day is hosted by the Chinatown Historical and Cultural Association, Rougongmen District Deji, Miaolianxianguan, Chinese American Historical Society and "Sing Tao Daily", and sponsored by Chinatown Visitor Center and other organizations. State Senator Wei Shangao, City Counselor Chen Shimin, Representative of State Representative Ding Youli, Chairman of the City Council Peskin, General Director of the Chinese Federation Li Cantong, Chairman of the Presidium, etc. attended.
The organizer hopes to attract new and old tourists to Chinatown to promote prosperity through the "Kung Fu Day" in San Francisco. Various martial arts groups, sports associations and martial arts schools, in addition to Kung Fu performances, also teach health Tai Chi and martial arts competitions on the street, allowing tourists to experience the profoundness of Chinese Kung Fu. Hundreds of tourists and citizens watched the wonderful and exciting Kung Fu routines intently, and some even gesticulated with their hands, learning and selling.
Director Luo Yujiexi, Chairman of Chinatown Historical and Cultural Association Luo Yutang, Master Deji of Rougongmen District, Miaolian Xianguan Gao Shihao, Chinese American Historical Society and "Sing Tao Daily" American West Edition President and Editor-in-Chief Liang Jianfeng delivered speeches successively. Nathale Situ, the most popular award in 2022, Catherine Luong, the cover pageant of Miss Sing Tao in January in 2023, and Jasmine White, the cover pageant in May, will serve as Miss Ribbon-cutting Etiquette.
Mayor declares San Francisco Kung Fu Day
Mayor Breed said that since the organizer is an organization that has increased vitality and made significant contributions to San Francisco, it has been unswervingly maintaining and promoting the history and culture of the Chinese community. Kung fu not only shows positive energy, but also establishes an excellent Chinese culture of mutual help among people in terms of personal life orientation, discipline and connection with the community; what's more, Bruce Lee, a generation of martial arts master born in Donghua Hospital in Chinatown, San Francisco, is promoting The traditional Chinese martial arts culture has spared no effort and has had a profound impact on the world.
Breed believes that traditional kung fu is integrated into local culture and festivals, connects the community together, and demonstrates the strong cohesion and centripetal force of kung fu culture for the Chinese community that has been hurt by hatred of Chinese in recent years. To this end, taking advantage of the 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death and the Chinatown Kung Fu Festival, Mayor Breed announced June 3, 2023 as "San Francisco Kung Fu Day."
San Francisco Kung Fu Day enters Chinatown history
Director Luo Yu Jieqian thanked all friends who worked hard for the "Kung Fu Day" activities. President Luo Yutang said that San Francisco Kungfu Day, which promotes Chinese culture, will be recorded in the history of Chinatown.
Sing Tao President Liang Jianfeng hopes that everyone can enjoy the charm of Chinese Kung Fu and experience the profoundness of Chinese Kung Fu. Master Au Deji learned Kung Fu not because he was good at fighting, but because he wanted to make himself better. Learn unity and cultivate perseverance from the process of practicing martial arts.
Senator Wei Shangao of California believes that learning kung fu can build self-confidence, focus, and discipline, which are especially important for young people to succeed and realize their dreams.
City Counselor Chen Shimin, who grew up in Chinatown, said that Chinatown has delicious food, beautiful music, and Chinese Kung Fu that makes people healthy both physically and mentally. I am very glad to see the inheritance and development of Chinese Kung Fu at the Kung Fu Day scene.
Participating in the Kung Fu Day demonstration performances are: Rougongmen Kungfu of the younger generation of Deji Martial Arts Association in Rougongmen District, Hongjia Kungfu of Huang Yaozhen Chinese Martial Arts Academy, lion dance, Hongjiaquan and Split Hanging Kungfu of Huang Jiahong Boxing Martial Arts Academy, San Francisco Jingwu Athletic Association’s Northern Kungfu, Liangguan White Crane Wushu Dragon and Lion Association’s White Crane Tiger Tail Stick, Huaxi Wing Chun’s Wing Chun Kung Fu, Master Wang Le’s Chinese Face Changing, Miao Lian Xian Guan’s Healthy Qi Kung Fu, Soft Kung Fu Drunken Lion and Kung Fu at the German National Martial Arts Association, Cai Lifo Kung Fu at Hongsheng Hall, Eagle Claw Kung Fu at Liu Lili International Eagle Claw Martial Arts Federation, Wing Chun Kung Fu at Wing Chun Power Boxing Gym, and dragon dance at the German Martial Arts Association at Rougongmen District Performances, Pi Gua Quan from Jingwu Shaolin Martial Arts Academy, Tai Chi from Friends of Tai Chi, Cai Lifo Kungfu from Huang Dehui Chinese Martial Arts Academy, and Cai Lifo Kungfu from Fuqi Martial Arts Academy. Our reporter Huang Weijiang
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