Enthusiasm for Tai Chi flourishes in Italian city

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Enthusiasm for Tai Chi flourishes in Italian city

STORY: Enthusiasm for Tai Chi flourishes in Italian city DATELINE: April 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: FLORENCE, Italy CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of aerial views of Florence 2. various of the flash mob 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARCO CALVELLI, Performer of the flash mob 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): Audience 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNALISA, Audience STORYLINE: In front of Florence's iconic cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, more than 30 Tai Chi enthusiasts in the Italian city performed a set of Tai Chi moves to the music, attracting passersby and tourists to gather around and watch. Dressed in white loose uniforms, the performers brought a sense of tranquility and calmness to the tourist spot, and won a round of applause from the crowd at the end of their little show. These Chinese martial arts lovers in Italy staged the flash mob event to celebrate the World Tai Chi Day this year. The World Tai Chi Day falls on the last Saturday of April, and is celebrated in many countries across the wo

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