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The
Lion Dance
This is an
entertaining dance, which has evolved from an old folk dance in China.
It has now been cleverly adapted by the acrobats to become a very popular
number with the audience. There are currently two types of lions for this
engaging dance - the big lion, played by two acrobats and the small lion,
handled by only one person. The acrobats have to perform a myriad of movements
of the lion, which include rolling, jumping, running, lying down, as well
as portraying the creature's strength and agility. They would have to
show the lion's comical and playful side, and even its sad, downcast expressions.
This attractive dance is always accompanied by the rhythmic Chinese traditional
percussion instruments and provides an exuberant and festive atmosphere.
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Cycling
Feats
Unbelievable
feats are performed using the humble unicycle and bicycle. The acrobats
are experts in handling and maneuvering these vehicles and will make you
hold your breath with their adroitness and amazing dexterity. They are
able to display a variety of postures on the bicycles and the finale is
usually a grand one, with the sensational tableau of a peacock fanning
its feathers.
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Tight-Wire
Feats
Known as
'Rope Walking' in ancient China, this act is a traditional number that
has been vividly recorded in the Han Dynasty two thousand years ago. Nowadays,
this performance is executed on a wire instead of a rope - an innovation
imparting vigor and skills. Somersaults are basic acrobatic skills, which
the acrobats carry out with such deftness and flair that you would think
that they were born riding a bicycle.
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Diabolo
Skills
A conventional
Chinese sport, diabolo is played during festivals to express jubilation
and is thus permeated with a strong national flavor. The performers will
spin the diabolo rapidly, twirling it round their body, throwing it up
or passing it to another acrobat with exceptional grace and expertise.
While spinning the diabolo, the acrobat will also contort into different
postures to add a tinge of challenge and intrigue to the performance.
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Traditional
Conjuring
Traditional
conjuring is a uniquely Chinese magic show that is performed only with
a long cape and a few pieces of cloth. Armed with these simple articles,
the conjurer is able to produce large and small glass bowls filled with
water and live fish, and even braziers with burning fires. What is amazing
is that the cape never gets wet or burned when the conjurer is executing
his tricks. A great hit with the children.
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Hoop
Diving
The acrobats
performing this feat will enthrall you with their grace and agility. It
was known as 'Swallow Play' more than two thousand years ago, as the performers
imitated the flying movements of swallows while leaping nimbly through
the narrow rings or hoops. This act is a demonstration of youthful vitality
and breathtaking suppleness.
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