Monks from Shaolin Temple. which is famous for martial arts. perform at a news conference for the launch of `The Stars of Chinese Kongfu Contest` in Beijing. China March 30. 2006. 108 contestants well-versed in the art of kungfu will be then chosen to act in the teleplay `Shaolin Temple`.

Shi Xiaoguang. an 8-year-old monk who sat on Russian President Vladimir Putin`s shoulder when Putin visited Shaolin Temple last Wednesday. performs at a news conference for the launch of `The stars of Chinese Kongfu Contest` in Beijing. China March 30. 2006. 108 contestants well-versed in the art of kungfu will be then chosen to act in the teleplay `Shaolin Temple`.