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International Forum on Taijiquan 2006
Background - Why Thunder Bay? About the Organizers
At the centre of Canada, an historic event is taking shape: the International Forum on Taijiquan 2006, scheduled for July 17-21, 2006 at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Held for the first time ever in North America, this is a “must” event for anyone interested in any aspect of Taijiquan, from the theoretical to the practical. It is an unprecedented opportunity to interact with six of the world’s top Masters.
The Forum will feature presentations by internationally renowned scholars, keynotes by each of the six Masters, workshops, showcases and special events. Participants will also have the opportunity to be adjudicated by one of the Masters and will receive a signed certificate.
Fort William Historical Park, ranked as one of the top ten attractions in Canada, will be the site of the opening festivities. The largest historic reconstruction of its kind in the world, the Fort features costumed characters who delight visitors with tales of Canada’s fur trade history.
The Forum Trade Show will be another popular feature, offering delegates the chance to learn more about local and regional products and services, as well as to purchase distinctive items as souvenirs.
Delegates will also be invited to take part in a public showcase at Thunder Bay’s beautiful Marina Park on the shores of Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world. With the distinctive land formation, the Sleeping Giant, as the backdrop and held in conjunction with a popular “Summer in the Parks” concert, the showcase is certain to attract a crowd.
It will be a chance to look at the how cultures of North America and China are contributing to one another. It has already been decided that the next Conference following Thunder Bay will be in Hong Kong.
Come to Thunder Bay in July 2006 to deepen your knowledge and practice of Taijiquan and to widen your circle of Taiji friends.
We expect more than 300 delegates at the conference, about half of them from China and Japan. The International Forum on Taijiquan will be an exceptional event, full of education and insights, fellowship and fun.
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