First ever kung fu competition held at Shaolin Temple in Mt. Song
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Shaolin Temple, the cradle of the Chinese martial arts located in central China's Henan Province, on Sunday hosted a martial arts competition attracting more than 100 enthusiasts. /Xinhua Photo

Shaolin Temple, the cradle of the Chinese martial arts located in central China's Henan Province, on Sunday hosted a martial arts competition attracting more than 100 enthusiasts. /Xinhua Photo

The two-day competition features four traditional events of Iron Palm exercise, Stone Lock show, Two-Finger Push-up and Flying Knife Show. /Xinhua Photo

The two-day competition features four traditional events of Iron Palm exercise, Stone Lock show, Two-Finger Push-up and Flying Knife Show. /Xinhua Photo

The martial arts competition is one of the featured events held during Shaolin Temple’s grand gathering, which is expected to draw over 50,000 visitors from home and abroad. /Xinhua Photo

The martial arts competition is one of the featured events held during Shaolin Temple’s grand gathering, which is expected to draw over 50,000 visitors from home and abroad. /Xinhua Photo

During the grand gathering which lasts until August 4, visitors can also experience two-finger push-ups, weiqi board game competition, tea ceremonies and art exhibitions. /Xinhua Photo

During the grand gathering which lasts until August 4, visitors can also experience two-finger push-ups, weiqi board game competition, tea ceremonies and art exhibitions. /Xinhua Photo