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Aleida Chavez, 69, is one of thousands of Cubans who practice Chinese martial arts. They help them stay in shape and even keep mental4 health, especially5 in hard times.
69歲的阿萊達·查韋斯是數(shù)千名練習(xí)中國武術(shù)的古巴人之一。中國武術(shù)能幫助他們保持健康,甚至保持精神健康,尤其是在困難時期。
“Chinese martial arts make me feel not only healthy but relaxed. I forget about the coronavirus6 and day-to-day problems for a while,” Chavez says. “I am a senior citizen, but feel energetic7. I ask my family and close friends to join this exciting activity.”
“中國武術(shù)不僅使我保持健康,而且感到輕松。我暫時忘記了冠狀病毒和日常生活中的問題?!辈轫f斯說,“我是一名老年人,但是精力充沛。我叫家人和好友都加入到這個令人興奮的活動中?!?/p>
Roberto Vargas Lee, president of the Cuban School of Wushu and Qigong, says with gyms and sports centers closed during the lockdown, more Cubans are turning to the Chinese martial arts.
古巴武術(shù)和氣功學(xué)校的校長羅伯托·巴爾加斯·李說,在封鎖期間體育館和運動中心關(guān)閉的情況下,越來越多的古巴人開始學(xué)習(xí)中國武術(shù)。
“Chinese martial arts are never forgotten. They help people to keep harmony8 with nature and take care of their bodies while strengthening9 their minds,” Vargas said. “The world needs the spirit10 of Chinese martial arts to find balance11,” he said.
“中國武術(shù)從未被遺忘。它幫助人們與自然和諧相處,照顧身體,同時加強思想?!卑蜖柤铀拐f,“世界需要中國武術(shù)精神來尋求平衡?!?/p>
According to history, Chinese martial arts in Cuba followed the coming of the first Chinese emigrants12 in 1847, and grew fast in the early 20th century.
根據(jù)歷史記載,古巴的中國武術(shù)是隨著1847年第一批中國移民的到來而發(fā)展的,并在20世紀(jì)初期迅速壯大。
Now, Chinese martial arts lessons will be on Cuban TV.
現(xiàn)在,中國武術(shù)課將在古巴電視臺播出。
Isis Betancourt, 45, a doctor and news anchor13 on Cuban TV said people will welcome the program. He said,“Chinese martial arts are more than sports. They are more about an idea of life that has been passed down from history.”
現(xiàn)年45歲的伊西斯·貝當(dāng)古是一名醫(yī)生兼古巴電視臺的新聞主播,他說人們會對這個節(jié)目表示歡迎。他說:“中國武術(shù)不僅僅是運動,更多的是一種已經(jīng)從歷史上傳承下來的生活哲理?!?/p>
As the lockdown goes on in Cuba, these lessons of Chinese martial arts are helping people stay physically14 and mentally healthy.
隨著古巴封城的持續(xù),中國武術(shù)課正在幫助人們保持身心健康。
(英語原文選自:xinhuanet.com)
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