UNESCO Designates March 21 as “International Taijiquan Day” | WPN World People News

The 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from October 30 to November 13. During the conference, future work plans for the next two years were determined. On November 5, the conference passed a resolution to designate March 21 of each year as “International Taijiquan Day.” This initiative aims to promote human health and well-being, foster exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations, and contribute to global harmony and peace.

March 21 marks the Spring Equinox, a time when day and night are of equal length, symbolizing the natural rhythm of balance and harmony—an idea that resonates deeply with the philosophy of Taijiquan. In 2020, Taijiquan was inscribed on UNESCO’s “Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.” The martial art embodies the principles of “balance,” “peace,” “harmony,” “respect,” and “gentleness overcoming strength,” which align with UNESCO’s mission to “build peace in the minds of men and women.”

This marks the first time that the United Nations has named an International Day after a martial art, signifying global recognition of Taijiquan. Originating in China with a history of around 400 years, Taijiquan is now practiced by an estimated 300 to 600 million people across more than 180 countries worldwide.