Themed “One World. One Breath,” World Tai Chi & Qigong Day will be happening right here in Maffeo Sutton Park on Saturday morning, April 26, 2025. Nanaimo will be joining over 100 cities in 80+ countries to participate in the global Tai Chi “wave,” which starts in the earliest time zones of New Zealand, and ending in Hawaii.

This event will run from 9:30am to noon. Mass Tai Chi will begin with 108 Tai Chi at 10am local time, followed by demos and participatory segments including 24 Tai Chi, Seated Tai Chi, Qigong, Lok Hup Ba Fa, Tai Chi Fan dance, and the Sword dance. Everyone, of all ages, and/or varied levels of interests and knowledge, is welcomed to participate at this event.

Hosted by Mid Island Tai Chi Club, this event includes Tai Chi practitioners from various clubs —  Tai Chi Nanaimo Association, Oceanside Tai Chi, Parksville Shores Tai Chi, and Chinese Taiji & Dance Club.