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(English Translation)
October 29, 2012
Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver, Sunday, organized a number of activities including Featherhack, paper cutting and erhu in support to the ongoing festivities running from Oct 24-Nov 4, 2012.
Many parents brought their children to participate and experience traditional Chinese culture.
From Chinese descent immigrant parents who grew up in Vancouver Chinatown (Tan Xiao Hong) Bob Tam, three years ago to started learning (and instructing) Featherhacking, he began to actively promote this activity. He said: “Many people think that kicking the shuttlecock is an outdated activity, (Featherhacking is an all-around activity which combines both hands and feet and is not limited to restrictions; Featherhacking is a non-competitive, inexpensive, indoor or outdoor, all-around activity which promotes healthy physical activities for all ages.”
Bob Tam had to promote this activity, because his mother’s side is deeply troubled by the epidemic of obesity (and diabetes). He said: “And now there are many children suffering from obesity and I hope to see more young people (a chance to over obstacles and have fun stay healthy) let’s play some Featherhacking”
