Wuqinxi practitioners from 23 countries gather to exercise together

Wuqinxi was, as a legend goes, invented by China's famous doctor Hua Tuo (145-208) based on his observations of tigers, deer, bears, apes, and birds. /VCG Photo

Around 6,000 practitioners of Wuqinxi across the globe practiced together in the city of Haozhou, east China's Anhui Province on September 12, 2019. /VCG Photo

The physical exercise, with the literal meaning of Five-Animal Exercises, is a a set accompanied by Qigong to enhance one's immune system against diseases. /VCG Photo

The traditional exercises have been practiced in China for nearly 1,800 years. /VCG Photo

Wuqinxi was, as a legend goes, invented by China's famous doctor Hua Tuo (145-208) based on his observations of tigers, deer, bears, apes, and birds. /VCG Photo

Around 6,000 practitioners of Wuqinxi across the globe practiced together in the city of Haozhou, east China's Anhui Province on September 12, 2019. /VCG Photo