Scaling new heights
Pole dancing is often associated with strip clubs and pornography, but a group of passionate dancers are hoping a new performance will prove to people that it requires as much artistic skill and athleticism as more conventional forms of dance. Chen Nan reports.
Putting the chill on high-flying hotheads
Asia's overcrowded skies, grinding flight delays, exploding air travel and lax laws are creating toxic brew, contributing to a ferment aboard passenger aircraft, that's moved one Hong Kong airline to train its cabin crews in unarmed combat to deal with unruly passengers. SL Luo writes.
Tour offers rare inside look at Shaolin Temple
The movies of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan have helped to kindle a global fascination with Chinese kung fu. Now, tourists will get a chance to take a closer look at where it all began.
Kung fu fans need not leave the capital to get their kicks
For people in Beijing who are interested in kung fu but prefer to stay in the city to learn, Planet Travel now has a plan.
World Puppet Festival celebrated in Jakarta
Puppet shows are presented in theaters, streets, cultural centers, parks and so on in Jakarta of Indonesia to celebrate the World Puppet Carnival.
Wudang Kungfu student aims to break own record
Zhou Yaopin set a world record last year for his performance of the Wudang kung fu movement translated from the Chinese as "sweeping earthworms with a nine-section whip".
Qigong Health Forum debuts in NY
Chinese Qigong players perform Qigong at Washington Square on the sidelines of the 1st Health Qigong Wellness Forum in New York, Aug 18, 2013.
Wushu festival held in Sichuan
Marcel Fortuna knew nothing about Mount Emei in Southwest China's Sichuan before he took part in a boxing competition held on Saturday during the 4th International Emei Wushu Festival of Sichuan, China.
Wushu festival held in Sichuan
Marcel Fortuna knew nothing about Mount Emei in Southwest China's Sichuan before he took part in a boxing competition held on Saturday during the 4th International Emei Wushu Festival of Sichuan, China.
Bruce Lee's 40th death anniversary
Fans are gathering in Hong Kong for a series of commemorative events to mark the 40th death anniversary of Lee, on July 20, 2013.
African students learn Chinese culture
Clenching fists, flying kicks, snapping punches — Shaolin kung fu made a big impression on the children in Mabre N'guessan Valerie's village in Cote d'Ivoire.
Famed Buddhist temple going global
The Shaolin Temple, known as the cradle of Chinese kung fu, is preparing to stage its first cultural festival in the US to expand its global clout.
Quotable
"We're working to build a platform to support exchanges between Shaolin disciples and kung fu lovers across the world."
