During a 5-hour flight delay, Chinese travelers performed Baduanjin qigong at Cairo Airport. The session, led by middle-aged women, drew in fellow passengers, including foreigners, who joined the gentle exercises. The 800-year-old wellness practice, known for reducing stress, gained online attention with a viral video.
A group of Chinese aunties led an impromptu qigong lesson at Cairo Airport, captivating fellow passengers and earning applause.
On January 9, a Chinese tour group in Egypt was waiting for their flight to Aswan when the flight was delayed for more than five hours.
Some middle-aged women, known in China as aunties, in the group, united by their love of dancing and travel, decided to pass the time and relieve fatigue with Baduanjin qigong.
An auntie surnamed Chen told the mainland media outlet Jimu News that at first, only three people joined in, but gradually more onlookers began dancing, including several foreigners.
Baduanjin qigong, one of China's oldest wellness practices, has been around for more than 800 years.
It enhances the body's energy, or qi, and improves blood flow. By combining breathing, meditation and slow stretches, it also promotes overall health and relieves stress.
The practice consists of eight movements suitable for all ages, typically taking 15 to 30 minutes to complete.
It has also gained popularity among young people, with office workers using it to ease neck stiffness and some schools adding it to their morning routines.
In the viral video, the aunties at the airport began by rubbing their hands to warm them up, then applied them to their faces and massaged their waists.
They then slowly opened their arms in a hugging motion while taking deep breaths.
Next, they crossed their hands above their heads and looked up, with the leader reminding them to keep their toes gripping the ground.
Another movement involved stretching their arms in an archery position while half-squatting.
Chen told the media: "The foreigners picked it up quickly and seemed to really enjoy it. They all applauded when they finished."
She added they practised quietly without music to avoid disturbing other travellers.
Chen also said that the leader spoke some English, enabling basic communication with the fellow passengers.
The video attracted one million likes on mainland social media, bringing Baduanjin qigong into the spotlight.
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Editor: Crystal H
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