Who knows, maybe among these children will come our very own "alien".
Children attending cultural classes
Core Tip:
Why does the world-renowned Shaolin Temple get involved in football? Is it a sudden whim or a well-planned move to make an impact? Can the mysterious combination of Shaolin Kung Fu and modern football pave a way for the revitalization of Chinese football?
"We are not hyping this up, nor is it a sudden impulse. We want to take football as a career," said Shi Yanlu. "The Abbot (Abbot of the Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin) was invited by FIFA to attend the opening ceremony of the Germany World Cup. He has met Samaranch and Rogge, and O'Neal and Holyfield have also visited Shaolin. The Abbot's understanding and recognition of sports are pioneering. He hopes to contribute his bit towards revitalizing Chinese football."
The sign for the Shaolin Football School has already been hung at the entrance.