African apprentices practise kung fu at Shaolin Temple

African apprentices practise kung fu under master Yanxiu's instructions at the Shaolin Temple on the Songshan Mountain in Dengfeng city, Central China's Henan province, Sept 4, 2012. Ten apprentices from Africa have practised kung fu and learned Shaolin culture at the Shaolin Temple since last November. The temple provides them with a five-year training program and accommodation free of charge. [Photo/Xinhua]

African apprentice Ngalle Emmanuel (L) practises kung fu at the Shaolin Temple on the Songshan Mountain in Dengfeng city, Central China's Henan province, Sept 4, 2012. Ten apprentices from Africa have practised kung fu and learned Shaolin culture at the Shaolin Temple since last November. The temple provides them with a five-year training program and accommodation free of charge. [Photo/Xinhua]