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Xiangqi

by Sonia Cacoilo (Canada)

China

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The Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China, where hundreds of tourist gather each year to see the spectacular buildings on the grounds. The park just outside, however, is a very popular place to play "Xiangqi", which is Chinese chess.
The Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China, where hundreds of tourist gather each year to see the spectacular buildings on the grounds. The park just outside, however, is a very popular place to play "Xiangqi", which is Chinese chess.
A woman loudly directs the players in a card game, calling all the plays with a loud, powerful voice... mostly followed by loud, powerful laughter. Although the game seems intense, everyone is very much enjoying themselves.
A woman loudly directs the players in a card game, calling all the plays with a loud, powerful voice... mostly followed by loud, powerful laughter. Although the game seems intense, everyone is very much enjoying themselves.
A man warms up his hands between plays. Even though it is only a mere 7°C, people are still outside, enjoying the gardens of the Temple, as well as each others company.
A man warms up his hands between plays. Even though it is only a mere 7°C, people are still outside, enjoying the gardens of the Temple, as well as each others company.
An elderly man lays down his cards to play as two young boys watch intently. Even with new technology, there is a sense of value in a more simplistic way of leisure time, and it goes beyond generations.
An elderly man lays down his cards to play as two young boys watch intently. Even with new technology, there is a sense of value in a more simplistic way of leisure time, and it goes beyond generations.
Two men play a game of "Xiangqi" on the Temple grounds - quite literally placing their playing mat on the concrete. Spectators watch eagerly over their game play, with the low angle of the board giving them the best view.
Two men play a game of "Xiangqi" on the Temple grounds - quite literally placing their playing mat on the concrete. Spectators watch eagerly over their game play, with the low angle of the board giving them the best view.

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