On the morning of June 27th, principal of Shaolin Martial Arts Center of the United States , Mr. David, worshiped the ancestors with more than 50 Shaolin disciples from the centre in the Putian Southern Shaolin Temple . The abbot, Monk Kongxing, warmly welcomed and accompanied them  to exchange ideas.

Friendship Forever

　　At 9:30 am., the pilgrimage ceremony was held in the Grand BuddhaHall.Mr. Davidwith the delegation prayed, expressing the Shaolin disciples' respect for the roots of Chinese martial arts and their remembrance of the ancestors of martial arts.

　　At 10 am., the Sino-US Martial Arts Culture Exchange conference began. First of all, the Abbot, Monk Kongxing and Mr. David's wife, Ms. Xiulun, delivered speeches respectively. Both sides agreed that they were looking forward to the meeting for a long time and hoped to deepen exchanges and enhance friendship.

　　Then, Putian Southern Shaolin Temple and the United States Shaolin Martial Arts Center signed the "Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreements", aiming to deepen cooperation, jointly promote the spread of Southern Shaolin martial arts in the United States andafriendlypeople-to-people communication and mutual learning between the two countries. The Southern Shaolin Temple also issued a "Certificate of Honor" to David and his wife, in recognition of their 53 years of engagement in the promotion of Shaolin martial arts.

　　Friendship Forever

　　Later, the Chinese and American martial arts took turns to present on stage: instruments, boxing, hard Qigong and other wonderful performances which were shocking. It was not only the contest of strength and beauty, but also the exchange of heart and heart. The martial artists used their own efforts to interpret the essence and charm of Shaolin martial arts. In addition, Lion Awakening, Qin Zheng ensemble, dancing, male solo and other programs also colored the atmosphere.

　　Nice Day

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　　After the performance, the two parties gave gifts to each other and took a group photo in front of the "Pilgrimage Monument of Return" at the gate of the Southern Shaolin Heritage Hall. Guishan Pilgrimage Monument has witnessed the deep love between the two sides which was set up in 2000 by Mr. David on his first visit to Putian Southern Shaolin Temple .

　　The activity successfully finished at around 11:30 am. The abbot Kongxing expressed the hope that this exchange would become a new starting point for the cooperation between the two sides,  with the prosperity and development of Chinese and American martial arts culture, the enhancement of the exchanges and understanding between the two peoples which could help the Sino-US friendship pass on, even contribute to the healthy and stable development of Sino-US relations.