Ancient arts performance in Taiwan

Published: 19 April 2010 y., Monday

Colourful warriors leap across the stage at the 6th annual Songjiang Battle Array, in Neimen, southern Taiwan. A mixture of dance and martial art, it traces its roots back more than 300 years according to history and culture lecturer Lin Chung-an.

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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