Kung fu fights for fame in hi-tech era
(China Daily)
Updated: 2005-12-31 07:06

Modernization

Shaolin monks have also embarked on world tours in recent years to perform martial arts, attracting over 30,000 fervent fans and attention from local media, according to Shi.

The senior abbot, who has visited some 30 countries, said he always uses mobile phones, digital cameras, portable computers and e-mails.

"Modern technologies facilitate my communication with the world and help me to better manage the temple," Shi said.

The temple, which has been running its own website for years, is planning to open another one in English to promote its exchange with the world.

"Instead of fading gradually in the high-tech era, the Chinese martial arts have created a peculiar platform in the modern world," Fu said.

The establishment of the cultural communication company is to scientifically research and develop the temple's cultural heritages and promote its fame in the world, according to the manager.

Fu, also a monk of Shaolin, used to study in the United States for media communication and speaks good English.

"With the help of technologies and modern media, the ancient temple will face a more vigorous development era," Shi said.

(China Daily 12/31/2005 page3)