For the past 850 years, the Ogasawara family has been teaching the ancient samurai ritual of yabusame—a style of combat involving archery on horseback. Kiyomoto Ogasawara is the 32nd generation of the Ogasawara clan to share his knowledge at the school, which currently has about 700 students. By day, Kiyomoto has a demanding career in medicine, but he still finds time to serve as headmaster of the school. For him, there is great satisfaction in providing a place for Japanese people to learn about their cultural identity.
Contemporary Shanghai is celebrated for its futuristic skyline, but nestled between shiny towers, you'll find one of the world's richest collections of Art Deco buildings. The architectural style, which had its heyday in the 1930s, epitomized luxury and employed geometric forms, linear shapes and narrow windows. Not to be missed are the Grand Theatre and the Paramount, once bastions of Shanghai glitz and glam.
Learning the Art of Movement With Macao's Wushu Master
From the dynamic Choy Li Fut martial art—made world famous by Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee—to the stunning dragon dance, Pun Keng Man takes great pride in building community through movement. The 57 year old runs the Macao Lo Leong Sports Association and started practicing wushu (the modern Chinese word for "martial arts") at the age of six. For Master Pun, practicing wushu's many forms provides endless opportunity for personal growth, while teaching allows him to watch new generations become successful competitors.
This Great Big Story was made possible by Macao Tourism.
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