Children at the SOS International Children's Village in the Central African Republic. [Photo by Song Wenhui/for China Daily]

Sun said: "I hope they will continue to practice tai chi chuan and yoga in the future. The purpose is to help them form good habits of living healthily, as well as deepen their understanding of Chinese culture."

Doctors participating in the event said its purpose was not only to send anti-malarial medicines and cultural and sporting goods to the children, but also to help them feel hope for life and love from China.