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This event will take place in Suzhou, China from May 23rd through May 26th, 2009. Suzhou is close to Shanghai, China. Master Chen is participating in this event again and is planning on taking some of the full time students to this event. The conference will include seminar's given by famous masters, panel discussions, and master's demonstrations. There will also be bare-hand form competition, weapons competition, and push hands competition. There will also be training available after the conference. The deadline for registration and fee payment is January 31, 2009. The fee to register is 3900 RMB which currently equals $570 US Dollars. This fee includes 4 nights stay in a 4 star hotel, double occupancy, 11 meals, and transportation from Shanghai Pudong Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, and Suzhou Railway station. There is a 50 RMB fee, a little over $7 USD, to enter the competitions. If you prefer a private room, they are available for an extra 800 RMB or $117 USD.
If you are interested in attending please contact Master Chen Zhonghua or myself. I can fill out and submit the forms and give you a copy of the official invitation to help in securing your visa.

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