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International
Tai Chi Symposium Sister
Cities of Nashville invites you to participate in the International Tai Chi Symposium on Health, Education and Cultural
Exchange (www.taichisymposium.com) to be hosted by the Vanderbilt Center for Integrative Health and Vanderbilt University, July 5-10, 2009. The
symposium embodies the spirit of Sister Cities of Nashville -- connecting Nashvillians with friends around the world through
cultural exchange and community partnership. Registration is
open to all, and several events are open to non-registrants. Traditional Tai Chi Chuan: A
View through the Lens of Science is the first symposium in the U.S. to bring together the five grandmasters of traditional
Tai Chi Chuan, academic researchers, and health professionals. Because of Nashville’s sister
city relationship with Taiyuan (capital of China’s Shanxi Province), we are especially pleased that one of the five
grandmasters coming to Nashville for the symposium is Master Yang Zhenduo from Taiyuan. Also in attendance will be his
grandson, Master Yang Jun, who is the president of the International Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Association, sponsor of this
symposium. SCN president David Briley has been invited to make introductory remarks at the banquet on Monday, July 6 (7:30-9:30
pm), which will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the sponsoring association. Presentations
by the grandmasters will be a part of the evening. Tickets are $35 and can be reserved through www.taichisymposium.com.
Upcoming Events SCN Members
are invited to an "All-American Picnic and Friendship Party" honoring Tai Chi Grand Masters at the conclusion of
the Tai Chi symposium on Friday, July 10, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Sister Cities of Nashville and the Nashville chapter
of US-China Peoples Friendship Association are contributing sponsors for the picnic. This
will be a casual evening of barbecue, music, and dancing—from square dance to contemporary line dance. Admission
is free for Sister Cities members and $15 for other guests. To make a reservation, please write to Heather Cunningham
by June 30 at director@scnashville.org.

Sister Cities membership is a great way to get involved actively
in the cultural and civic life of Nashville while also connecting with other communities around the world. Members of Sister
Cities receive invitations to all membership events and priority notification and registration for programs. Click here for more information about joining Sister Cities.
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