At the World Games in Chengdu, the excitement doesn’t end on the competition floor. The Athletes’ Village has been transformed into a cultural playground, inviting participants from around the globe to dive into centuries of heritage.
First stop: choose your own Chinese name and pick up simple phrases to break the ice with fellow athletes. Next, station yourself at a calligraphy desk, brush in hand, as ink flows to form elegant characters. Feeling artistic? Paint your very own giant panda—Chengdu’s beloved mascot—on a souvenir canvas to take home.
But the journey goes deeper. Explore hands-on workshops in paper cutting and bamboo weaving, and discover the balance of traditional Chinese medicine through guided demonstrations. For a truly immersive moment, try on colorful Hanfu garments and capture a snapshot that blends modern sport with ancient style.
This fusion of sport and culture offers young global citizens, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, sports fans, and digital nomads a unique chance to engage, learn, and share experiences. In Chengdu’s Athletes’ Village, every brushstroke and woven ribbon becomes a story of connection, curiosity, and cross-cultural discovery.
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Beyond the arena: Discovering Chinese culture at the World Games
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