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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For Chris Aguirre, a Chilean juggler and fifth-generation circus artist, performing in Wuqiao is a dream come true. "My father, my grandmother, my uncle, my great-grandfather — even my wife — we're all acrobats," he said with a laugh after a rehearsal.
Aguirre was especially impressed by Lotus Dance — Bowl Balancing from the Sichuan Suining Acrobatic Troupe, performed by three teenage girls. "We met at a circus festival in Spain this February, where they won the highest award. Now we meet again in Wuqiao. That's what I love about Wuqiao, all top-level artists," he said with a smile.
