THE Chinese Medical Brigade had one of the most popular booths during the annual Guyana Chinese Spring Festival Temple Fair, which was held on Sunday last at the National Park in Georgetown.

Additionally, various Chinese elements were displayed at the performance and excited the audience. Those included the lion and dragon dance, the sleeve dance, the bamboo flute, and the Chinese Kung Fu Xingyiquan, performed by the Chinese Medical Brigade.

But the main attraction at the Chinese culture section of the fair was the booth of the Chinese medical team. Nearly two hours before the show began, the exhibition area was already crowded.

Many people were interested in the medical team’s knowledge of acupuncture channels and acupoints along with cupping and various acupuncture and moxibustion instruments.

Guyanese were very interested in the mysteries of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as they gathered around acupuncturists of the medical team led by Dr. Li Ming.

They also inquired about treatment, while others tried the acupuncture and cupping methods offered at the booth.

Dr. Li was occupied beyond his capacity with questions from visitors about TCM and diagnosing patients.

In one of the many cases, a Guyanese patient with limited right shoulder pain could freely operate the arm in less than three minutes after acupuncture with a needle.

He moved freely and said it was “amazing.”

Chu Xuehui, Captain of the Medical Brigade, said, ” Chinese Medical Brigade has been in Guyana for 30 years, but many Guyanese still know little about the medical team as 2023 would mark Guyana’s 30th anniversary of Chinese medical assistance. We take this opportunity to let more Guyanese know about the Medical Brigade and Chinese Medicine to benefit more Guyanese.”