SJM Resorts hosted a free-of-charge “SJM x UM Wushu Experience Camp” on October 28 at the University of Macau’s (UM) sports complex, which was joined by 10 local secondary school students and led by UM martial art practitioners, according to an SJM statement on Wednesday.
The statement noted that the camp, which was held for the first time and was hosted in collaboration with UM’s Office of Sports Affairs, aimed to promote “the essence of traditional Chinese culture”, and gathered an enthusiastic response from participants.
The participants were chosen through lucky draw and were aged between 12 and 18. The statement said that the curriculum covered fundamental elements of martial arts such as salutation gestures, basic steps and kick techniques, Five-Step Fist, as well as an introduction to Tai Chi Fan. UM’s martial arts practitioners guided the participants, who, despite being new to it, showed both good progress and an appreciation for the sport, the statement said. They each received a mini plush toy of SJM’s tourism ambassador “Sam the Rooster” dressed in traditional Kung Fu attire upon completing the camp.
The statement underlined that Chinese martial arts are an integral cultural heritage that offers aesthetically pleasing and powerful movements, develops a virtuous character and fosters self-improvement.
The new programme is part of SJM and the UM’s Office of Sports Affairs’ ongoing collaboration, and follows last November’s tennis experience day, and a two-week tennis camp in August.
This handout photo taken on October 28 and provided by SJM Resorts on Wednesday shows participants in the“SJM x UM Wushu Experience Camp” posing with the integrated resort operator’s banner.
