NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition

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🥋NTD’s 8th International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition is set to take place in Waldwick, New Jersey, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.

🏆Competitors include men and women competing in the categories of Unarmed Hand, Southern Fist, and Weapons.

🤩Audience members can purchase tickets to attend the semifinals and finals. 🥳The finals will be livestreamed on NTD’s and The Epoch Times’ websites and social media channels.

🕰️Competition Schedule:
Semifinals: 10 AM–5 PM ET, Sept. 1
Finals: 10 AM–12 PM ET, Sept. 2
Awards Ceremony: 2 PM–2:30 PM ET, Sept. 2

📍Competition Address:
Village School
100 W Prospect St
Waldwick, NJ 07463

😎Where to Watch on Sept. 2 at 10 AM ET
🔸NTD: https://ntd.nyc/fjnj73
🔹The Epoch Times: https://ntd.nyc/56iubd

👉🏻Learn more about the competition: ▶️MartialArts.NTDTV.com/index-en.html

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