Poetry in motion
Global circus artists gather at the cradle of Chinese acrobatics
By WU XIAOHUI in Wuqiao, Hebei |
China Daily |
Updated: 2025-10-20 11:00
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In 2006, Wuqiao acrobatics was inscribed on China's list of national intangible cultural heritage, marking official recognition of a 3,600-year-old tradition that continues to evolve.
Yet, challenges remain. Training is grueling, injuries are frequent, and younger generations often turn away from the discipline's hardships. At an academic forum held during the festival, Bian Faji, president of the China Acrobats Association, called for renewed attention to research and storytelling.
