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Chinese acrobatics is one of the oldest performing arts that have been passed down from generation to generation. Used as a form of labor and self defense skill, this form of arts is extremely difficult and requires intense training. Acrobatic skills and tricks originated from the time of the Han Dynasty.
Most of the acrobats are children from peasant families, many of who perform for tourists in exchange for some coins. These children and teens practice the art to perfection so that they can perform in some of Shanghai acrobatic shows that is watched by many. Different old acrobatic tricks can still be seen in the show but with additional and more difficult twists and turns. The Shanghai acrobatic show makes up all these. Every show has its own set of performers that make use of their skills and additional props like chairs or tables to perform their best. From the start of the show, people are seen awe-struck, gasping and clapping hands because of the contortions which the acrobats perform. As the show progresses, more and more acrobats are seen showing off their personal skills. It is not surprising that people get spell bound with each performer. It is as if the acrobats do not have any bones in their body and are capable of turning them in every direction, to the glee of the viewers. On any of your Shanghai tour, you can have the opportunity to witness one of the most interesting acrobatics show in Shanghai, the Portman Acrobatic Show. Here, you will enjoy juggling of Chinese acrobatics with a mixture of western circus arts, Chinese yo-yo and feasts of equilibriums and balances performed by the acrobats. The acrobatic show is worth every penny you have paid for it, because most of the acrobats are world-class performers. It may not be cheap as compared to other shows you will see in China, but during and after the show, you will never regret to have paid the price to see something that you do not encounter everyday. You will find viewers leaving the show with their heads still spinning from the performance they just encountered. For days, all they will talk about is how the acrobats performed; this is what makes the Shanghai acrobatic show one of the most highly attended tourist shows in China. |
