The Development of Chinese Martial Arts in Light of the Chinese Bridge Proficiency Competition – a Case Study of Bulgaria
The Development of Chinese Martial Arts in Light of the Chinese Bridge Proficiency Competition – a Case Study of Bulgaria
Author(s): Borislava LechevaSubject(s): Philosophy, Social Sciences, Education, Non-European Philosophy, East Asian Philosophy, School education, Higher Education
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: Wushu; Chinese martial arts; Chinese Bridge; Chinese language; cultural skills
Summary/Abstract: The paper analyses the popularity of Chinese martial arts and health regimen (Wushu and Qigong) among competitors in the Chinese Bridge Proficiency in Bulgaria from 2019 to 2022. The study indicates that Chinese martial arts and Qigong are relatively popular among Bulgarian students, Taijiquan and Kung Fun Fan being the most popular styles to be presented. Furthermore, the study gives a broader perspective of how different aspects of the language and culture of China are perceived by students.
- Issue Year: 9/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 291-298
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
