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Big international Qi Gong & Tai Chi events 2024

I just love to connect with Taijiquan & Qi Gong enthusiasts all around the world. That’s actually the reason why I write my blog in English even though my native language is German. And I have to admit that I have never been to a conference or big push hands meeting, but I would really like to go to such an event. And there are so many Qi Gong & Tai Chi Events 2024!

I am sure you can find many more events, meetings, workshops etc. But I wanted to concentrate on the BIG international meetings and conferences. So my criteria to choose the Qi Gong & Tai Chi events on my list are:

  • Minimum 3 days long
  • Minimum 3 different teachers
  • Possibility to participate in English or have translations to English (especially when the event is in a non-English-speaking country)

Just choose an event you would like to go to – there are so many possibilities and locations. I am sure you’ll find one of these big international Qi Gong & Tai Chi events 2024 right for you! You could even plan your vacation around such an event, they happen in really great places.

And if you know about other events that match my criteria, feel free to write me an eMail!


Big International Qi Gong & Tai Chi Events 2024

International Push Hands Meeting Hannover

April 17-21, 2024 in Hannover, Germany

For the 23rd time, push hands beginners and enthusiasts meet in Hanover. Mornings are filled with workshops for all levels, afternoons are filled with free push hands opportunities.

International Push Hands Meeting Hannover: Logo

International Taiji-Push Hands-Meeting

May 30 – June 2, 2024 in Hassfurt, Germany

This meeting provides TAIJI – practitioners of all styles (Yang, Chen, Wu, Fu …) a friendly and harmonious atmosphere to practice, to get to know, to share experiences,… . But the important thing is to go deep into the art of TAIJIQUAN.


International Tai Chi Festival “Democritus of Abdera”

June 21-23, 2024 in Xanthi, Greece

International exchange meeting between teachers, experts and friends of Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong of Europe and the Balkan area aiming to enhance friendship and expertise in the ancient Chinese internal martial and movement art. Exploring Tai Chi through philosophy with an approach of the work of the great philosopher Democritus of Abdera.


Drachen und Tiger – Open Air Pushing Hands Meeting

July 05-07, 2024 near Bremen, Germany

open air pushing hands meeting


Tai Chi Caledonia

July 12-19, 2025 in Stirling, Scotland

2024 is the 27th time that this week of Tai Chi, Qi Gong & Chinese Internal Arts takes place in the heart of Scotland.

Logo of Tai Chi Caledonia Event

Les Rencontres Jasnières

July 26-28, 2024 in Marçon, France

This event is the oldest international Taijiquan meeting across different styles in Europe. It emphazises friendly and non-competitive exchange of experiences, skills, and push hands. (This meeting on a camping ground has no commercial organisator, thus openness and self organisation is expected!)


North Sea Tai Chi Festival

August 18-20, 2024 Haarlem, The Netherlands

This is a 3-day outdoor Tai Chi festival, open to all styles, related disciplines and levels.


NQA Annual Qi Gong Conference

September 24-26, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia, USA

In 2024, the NQA will host their in-person conference in Savannah, Georgia.


International Push Hands Meeting in Prague

not scheduled yet in Prague, Czech Republic

This meeting consists of workshop in the mornings and free Push Hands in the afternoons.


Now those are a lot of big Qi Gong & Tai Chi events 2024! I am sure there are some more, so please contact me if you know of another meeting that meets my criteria (min. 3 days, min. 3 teachers, English).

And of course I want to wish all organizers and participants success and a good time:

Have fun! Learn a lot! Connect with each other!

Happy Qi!

Angelika

P.S.: I would like to add one more big event: the World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day on April 27th, 2024 which is celebrated all over the world!

Even kids recognize Taijiquan when they see it- what can we do to make more people practice it?

Some days ago I practiced in my favorite park in the morning. It is an old cemetery and there are many people running of having a walk. And while a practiced, a school class passed by. The kids were around 11 or 12 years old. And as they walked by I heard one asking “what is that” and the other kids whispered “that’s Tai Chi”. They recognized Taijiquan – even though I am not old, Chinese, male, and I wasn’t even wearing a silk pyjama 😉 Continue reading