CANGZHOU, China, November 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — October 30, 2023, The 19th China Wuqiao International Circus Festival concluded successfully in Cangzhou. The closing ceremony and awards ceremony returned to Wuqiao, China hometown of acrobatics, for the first time.
China The Wuqiao International Circus Festival, known as the “Oriental Acrobatic Arena”, is as famous as the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival. Monaco and the World Circus Festival of Tomorrow in Paris, France. This year’s circus festival selected 30 out of 500 programs from more than 50 countries and regions, representing the highest level and latest achievements in the development of today’s acrobatic art. Finally, 3 Gold Lions, 5 Silver Lions and 7 Bronze Lions were awarded.
Wuqiao is not only the hometown of acrobatics China but also the cradle of acrobatic art in the world. Wuqiao stunts were created by humans and evolved over a long history. In 2004, Wuqiao, Cangzhou, was officially awarded the title of “China’s Hometown of Acrobatics”. China” by the former Ministry of Culture. In 2006, Wuqiao acrobatics were listed in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage by the State Council.
At Wuqiao Acrobatic World, China’s pioneering acrobatic theme park Chinaforeign acrobats discovered the profound folk culture of Cangzhou.
“It’s amazing! It was my first time at Wuqiao Acrobatic World. The show is magnificent!” Angela, an acrobat from Cirque du Soleil Canadasaid: “Chinese acrobatics are so rich. I’m so happy to be here!
The opening ceremony on the 20th was designed with the theme of “bridge” in all visual identity designs. “Bridges, roads that connect, but also links between hearts, just like the Festival, allowing us to achieve a complete exchange of acrobatic skills and cultures,” said an audience of United Statesadding that the Wuqiao International Circus Festival is like a bridge.
Founded in 1987, China Wuqiao International Circus Festival has invited more than 600 programs from more than 60 countries and regions, more than 30,000 guests and acrobatic artists to participate. The 19th China Wuqiao International Circus Festival was co-organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the People’s Government of China. Hebei.
SOURCE Cangzhou Municipal Government