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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 10^th 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.

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