Chinese martial arts

China's prestigious Shanghai Qigong Research Institute has partnered with the EastWest MEcenter in Greece to build a "Taiji Health Base" in Athens, it announced on Thursday.

June 21, or Summer Solstice, is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and marks the start of the summer in Greece.

Across the country the day will average 14 hours and 48 minutes.

In Athens the sun will rise at 6.02 a.m. and set just after 8.50 p.m.

Shaolin monks are an indisputable phenomenon that each time impresses the audience with the incredible achievements of the human spirit and nature. For over 25 years, they have traveled the world and have demonstrated their exceptional skills.

Next year, monks of all ages will demonstrate the magic of Kung Fu art in Sofia and Varna.

Partaking in martial arts is a great way to boost many facets of your health, helping to improve your physical and mental wellbeing.

Many people yearn for a healthy lifestyle and governments even try to introduce legislation for it, but demands on their time often make it difficult to keep on top of a fitness regime.

Handpicked by the great martial arts master, filmmaker, action hero and comedian Jackie Chan, the Long Yun Kung Fu Troupe travels from Beijing to Athens for the first time on November 30 for a run of heart-stopping shows at the Olympic Hall in Galatsi.

BELGRADE - The Serbian-Chinese Culture Week will be held in Belgrade from April 13 to 19.

The opening day will be marked by two art exhibitions - photographs of the Spring Festival in China, and drawings by Tomislav Petrovic representing professions and crafts in China and Serbia.