Breathtaking acrobatic skills, dulcet traditional Chinese music, elegant ancient costumes combined with other artistic elements in the performance by China’s Wuhan Acrobatic Troupe (WAT) deeply amused Israeli audience.

  ”Heroes”, the showcase performed by the internationally renowned troupe, placed such traditional Chinese acrobatic techniques as lithe movement, plate spinning, skipping hoops in different historic background, with rich Chinese heritage and culture, bringing a fresh new experience to the audience.

Orit, who works for a publishing house and has been learning the Chinese language for years, told Xinhua that “they (Chinese performers) always bring us unexpected excitement one after another.”

In addition to the captivating performance, “I also found some familiar Chinese cultural elements in the show,” she added.

Orit is not the only Israeli who are interested in the Chinese acrobatic performance. there are many others.

Esther, a retired teacher, came to see “Heroes” with her 7-year-old grandson. “It is not my first time seeing Chinese acrobatic show,” she told Xinhua.

She said that she had found WAT infused a number of modern stage techniques into the show, bringing the art of Chinese acrobatics to new heights, adding “it reflects the big progress and changes happening in China.”

Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, accompanied by Chinese Ambassador to Israel Zhao Jun, also attended the show. At the end of the show, they mounted the stage to congratulate the performers.

“Heroes” by WAT was the opening performance of a China Cultural Festival in Israel, which opened in the meantime to mark the 15th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Besides the acrobatic show, a number of different Chinese cultural events are also expected to be held in Israel, including Chinese folk dance, folk music and songs, exhibitions of arts and crafts and photos, plays and movies.

As the greatest event in the sphere of cultural exchanges between China and Israel, the festival, jointly held by the two sides, will last for about six months until November, during which, more than 200 performers from all over China will gather in the Jewish nation.

In the past 15 years, bilateral relations between China and Israel have witnessed a rapid development and scored remarkable achievements.

The bilateral trade volume between the two nations has increased from 50 million U.S. dollars to 3.88 billion dollars in the period, with an average annual growth rate of 40 percent.

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The renowned Wuqiao Acrobatic World is located in the north of Wuqiao county. It has been designated a 4-A tourist spot by the state.

Wuqiao Acrobatic World was built in 1993. With the incorporation of folk customs, performances, recreations and exchanges, the charm of acrobatics can be viewed here.

 There are eight main spots including the Jianghu Culture City, the Acrobatic Palace, the Magic Palace, the Acrobatic Custom Garden, and the Funny Z00. In Wuqiao Acrobatic World, you can enjoy the history, magic and power of acrobatics.

TOURIST GUIDE  Taking one day to tour the Jianghu Culture City, the Acrobatic Palace and the Magic Palace, and two days to see all the eight spots. In a two-day tour. You can also visit Wuqiao Acrobatic School and the International Training Center of Kid Acrobats, which are to the west of the Wuqiao Acrobatic World. Meanwhile you can see amazing acrobatic displays in the villagers’ homes as well.

SERVICES  At the Wuqiao Acrobatic World, you can both dine and enjoy the marvelous acrobatic performances. The waiters bring your meal by monocycle and the cooks will even perform fishing by your table. You can stay at the Acrobatic Hotel in Wuqiao Acrobatic World or at some other hotels in the area. Contact the tourist office for phone numbers.

HOW TO GET THERE  Drive along Beijing-Shanghai Expressway, turn to Sangning Road at Wuqiao Exit and go west for about ten minutes, you will arrive at Wuqiao Acrobatic World. Your destination is also quite close to G104. There are large parking lots in front of it, near the Acrobatic Hotel and the Acrobatic Restaurant. You can also get there in a short time by taking a tour bus from Wuqiao Railway Station, just 3 kilometers away.

TELEPHONE  Wuqiao Tourist Bureau: 86-317-7341730

TICKET  130Yuan

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