Welcoming the Year of the Horse, local tai chi students from Falls Church’s Sun and Moon Taiji One performed last Saturday, Feb. 1, at a Lunar New Year festival organized by the Chinese Culture and Community Service Center held inside Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg. The students, ranging in age from 21 to 84 years, gave a group musical tai chi performance showcasing Chen and Yang styles, martial arts applications, and Taiji Jian (straight sword). (Courtesy Photo)

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