The World Conference on Wudang Tai Chi has commenced on Saturday at Wudang Mountains in central China's Hubei Province, facilitating cultural exchange and martial arts training internationally.

As a comprehensive festival, the event integrates sports competitions, cultural tourism, theoretical research, and economic and trade activities.
The three-day conference has lured a diverse group of participants, including more than 1,400 athletes from 45 countries and regions, along with over 500 experts, scholars, and representatives from martial arts associations worldwide.
Activities including international Tai Chi competitions and Tai Chi cultural forums are especially organized to keep fueling the enthusiasm of both in-person and online audiences.
Wudang Mountain, a world-renowned Taoist sacred site and the birthplace of Tai Chi culture, has been attracting Taoist culture enthusiasts from around the globe for centuries. With the prosperity of the Internet, the influence of Wudang martial arts and culture has been further amplified in recent years.
According to statistics, there are currently over 100 million people practicing Tai Chi in more than 150 countries and regions, with Tai Chi organizations established in over 80 countries and regions.