3月5日，北京海外学人中心在中国国家级非遗咏春拳国际文化交流中心举办了“咏春展英姿，巾帼聚力量”主题活动。来自英国、美国、日本、新加坡等10个国家的外籍人才及家属代表齐聚一堂。其中，既有女性科学家又有女性企业家，还有获得中国政府友谊奖、北京市“长城友谊奖”的优秀女性代表。通过体验咏春拳这一国家级非物质文化遗产，大家一同感受中华文化的独特魅力，促进中外文化交流，彰显女性力量。
On March 5, the Beijing Overseas Talents Center hosted the event in the theme of "Experiencing Wing Chun, Displaying Women Power" at the International Cultural Exchange Center for Wing Chun Martial Arts, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China. Representatives of foreign talents and their families from 10 countries, including the UK, the US, Japan, and Singapore, gathered together. Among them were female scientists, entrepreneurs,and outstanding female representatives who received the Chinese Government Friendship Award and the Beijing Great Wall Friendship Award. By experiencing Wing Chun, they all felt the unique charm of Chinese culture, promoted cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, and demonstrated the power of women.
活动伊始，专业教师详细讲解了咏春拳的历史渊源与文化内涵。作为中国传统武术的瑰宝，咏春拳由五枚师太创立，后传于严咏春，其技法以柔制刚、攻守同期，充分体现了女性在武术领域的智慧与创造力。2014年，咏春拳入选国家级非物质文化遗产名录，成为中华文化的重要象征。外籍人才及家属纷纷表示，咏春拳的优雅与力量丰富了她们对中国武术文化的理解，也让她们感受到中华文化的博大精深与独特魅力。
At the beginning of the event, professional instructors gave a detailed introduction to the historical origins and cultural connotations of Wing Chun. As a treasure of traditional Chinese martial arts, Wing Chun was founded by the Buddhist nun Ng Wi and later passed on to Yim Wing-chun. Its techniques, characterized by using softness to overcome hardness and integrating attack and defense, fully reflect the wisdom and creativity of women in the field of martial arts. In 2014, Wing Chun was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, becoming an important symbol of Chinese culture. Foreign talents and their families expressed that the elegance and strength of Wing Chun enriched their understanding of Chinese martial arts culture and allowed them to feel the profoundness and unique charm of Chinese culture.
在随后的教学体验环节中，外籍人才及家属在专业教师的指导下，学习了咏春拳的基本功“小念头”以及核心练功方式“108式木人桩法”。“小念头”讲究“拳打心口出，力从膝盖起”，帮助练习者感受内外兼修的武术精髓；而“108式木人桩法”则通过模拟实战场景，训练参与者的四肢力量与协调性。北京工业大学教授、日本工程院院士唐捷表示：“运动让人感到身心舒畅，我十分享受这一过程。同时，我结识了许多朋友，没想到大家的住处也很近。感谢北京海外学人中心为大家提供交流联谊的平台。”中国外文局中国互联网新闻中心西文专家彭瑞（REBECA SIUNEY PHANG RIVERA）则表示：“我对中国文化的一切都感到好奇。今天的活动很棒，我惊喜地发现咏春拳的创始人竟然是一位女性。从咏春拳中，我感受到了独特的力量与美感。”
In the subsequent teaching and experience session, under the guidance of professional instructors, foreign talents and their families learned the basic skill "Sil Lum Tao" and the core training method "108 Wooden Dummy Forms" of Wing Chun. "Sil Lum Tao" emphasizes "punches start from the heart and power comes from the knees," helping practitioners to experience the essence of martial arts that integrates internal and external cultivation. The "108 Wooden Dummy Forms," on the other hand, simulate combat scenarios to train participants' limb strength and coordination. Tang Jie, a professor at Beijing University of Technology and a member of the Japanese Engineering Academy, said, "Exercise brings a sense of physical and mental well-being, and I truly enjoy the process. I've also made many friends and was pleasantly surprised to find that we live quite close to each other. I'm grateful to the Beijing Overseas Talents Center for providing this platform for communication and interaction." Rebeca Siuney Phang Rivera, a Spanish-language expert at the China Internet Information Center of the China International Communications Group, said, "I'm curious about everything related to Chinese culture.It was fantastic, and I was delighted to learn that the founder of Wing Chun was a woman. From Wing Chun, I've felt a unique combination of strength and beauty."
品茗交流环节，外籍人才在享受美食、欣赏茶艺的愉快氛围中，深度交流、畅谈感想。中国美国商会名誉主席、和睦家医疗创始人李碧菁（Roberta Lipson）分享了自己参与活动的感受：“这次活动的主题和女性密切相关。女性的身体结构和男性不同，能够学习一套专为女性设计的拳法，很有趣。我在北京居住了四十五年，我享受这里宜居的环境。除了我的家乡，北京是我最喜欢的城市。”
During the tea-tasting and communication session, foreign talents engaged in in-depth discussions and shared their thoughts in a pleasant atmosphere while enjoying delicious food and appreciating the art of tea. Roberta Lipson, Honorary Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce in China and founder of United Family Healthcare, shared her experience: "The theme of this event is closely related to women. Women have different body structures from men, and it's interesting to learn a martial art specifically designed for women. I've lived in Beijing for 45 years and truly enjoy the livable environment here. Besides my hometown, Beijing is my favorite city."
值此3月8日国际妇女节来临之际，北京海外学人中心通过举办咏春拳非遗体验交流活动，向在首都高质量发展中、以独特的坚韧与智慧发挥重要作用的外籍女性代表致以谢意。同时，希望大家在北京的工作生活中继续发挥女性力量，“巾帼不让须眉”，共同谱写中国式现代化的北京篇章。下一步，北京海外学人中心将继续举办类似活动，让更多外籍人才及家人感受到北京的开放与包容，为在京外籍人才提供更加丰富的融入式服务，营造北京国际化人才生态，助力北京国际交往中心功能建设和高水平人才高地建设。
As International Women's Day on March 8 approaches, the Center for Talent is hosting a Wing Chun intangible cultural heritage experience event to express gratitude to foreign female representatives who have played a significant role in the high-quality development of the capital with their unique resilience and wisdom. It is our sincere hope that they will continue to exert their power as women in their work and life in Beijing, proving that "women can be as strong as men," and together write a chapter of Chinese-style modernization in Beijing. Beijing Overseas Talents Center will continue to organize activities to make more foreign talents and their families feel the openness and inclusiveness of Beijing. It aims to provide richer integration services for foreign talents in the city, create an international talent ecosystem in Beijing, and support the construction of Beijing as an international exchange center and a high-level talent hub.
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