2026年8月16日下午，莆田南少林寺迎来了一批特殊的客人——“两岸有戏”2026（第三届）两岸青少年戏剧技艺文化交流体验营的160余名两岸营员。千年古刹中，禅韵与拳风共鸣，两岸青少年以武为媒，展开了一场别开生面的武术文化交流活动。
一 Martial arts exhibition and mutual learning, appreciating the charm of Southern Shaolin together The event officially started at 4 pm in the afternoon. The Southern Shaolin Temple Martial Monk Troupe took the lead in presenting a powerful and spectacular martial arts performance for campers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Shaolin martial arts are unstoppable, with equipment rehearsals flowing smoothly. With solid skills and high spirits, the martial monks have fully demonstrated the profound foundation of the integration of Zen and martial arts in Southern Shaolin, winning applause from the audience. Subsequently, young campers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait made their debut on stage, integrating their youthful vitality into martial arts movements, showcasing their style with innovative choreography and full enthusiasm, complementing the performances of the martial monks, showcasing the diverse inheritance and innovative expression of Chinese martial arts among contemporary youth.
二 Immersive teaching experience, cultivating the spirit of promoting virtue and martial arts After the exhibition, the activity entered the interactive martial arts teaching segment. Under the guidance of martial monks, six groups of campers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait were divided into groups to study the basic boxing techniques of Southern Shaolin and traditional martial arts etiquette such as "hugging fist ceremony". Martial monks teach by example and patiently correct, not only imparting the essentials of movements, but also deeply interpreting the spiritual connotation of "respecting virtue and martial arts, and striving for self-improvement" behind martial arts. From unfamiliarity with imitation to gradual improvement, campers have come to realize through personal practice that Chinese martial arts is not only about physical training, but also about cultivating one's mind and character. In the presentation of teaching achievements, each group of campers was full of energy and had neat movements, fully demonstrating their learning effectiveness.
三 Wu Wei Bridge promotes integration and continues the roots of Chinese culture Martial arts are a common cultural treasure of the Chinese nation, and also a spiritual bond that connects compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. This event, through various forms such as exhibitions, teaching, and experiences, allows young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to enhance understanding and deepen friendship in real martial arts scenes, and find a strong sense of identity and belonging in a common cultural context. As an important heritage site of Zen and martial arts culture, the South Shaolin Temple in Putian actively builds a platform for cultural exchange between young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, allowing excellent traditional Chinese culture to be passed down from generation to generation and continue to thrive. Such exchange activities allow young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to truly feel the cultural heritage of the same roots and origins, which is of great significance for promoting peaceful development of cross-strait relations and enhancing national identity.
