Acrobatics Festival in Anhui Showcases Innovation in Traditional Folk Art
An acrobatics festival was held in Linquan county, Anhui province on November 18, featuring 70 troupes from across China. Yin Bo, a 47-year-old performer from the Feiyang Acrobatics Troupe, presented a novel act blending acrobatics with magic to tell a dramatic story. Linquan county has over 1,200 troupes and more than 20,000 acrobats, with many touring nationally due to limited local opportunities. The Feiyang Acrobatics Troupe, led by Yin Bo and his sister and inherited from their father Yin Yanchun, has over 60 members and earns over 2 million yuan annually. The event highlights efforts to revitalize traditional culture through creative approaches for contemporary audiences.
Key facts
- An acrobatics festival took place in Linquan county, Anhui province on November 18.
- The festival included 70 troupes from various parts of China.
- Yin Bo performed a new act combining acrobatics with magic at the event.
- Linquan county has over 1,200 acrobatics troupes and more than 20,000 acrobats.
- The Feiyang Acrobatics Troupe earns over 2 million yuan annually with more than 60 members.
Entities
Artists
- Yin Bo
- Yin Yanchun
Institutions
- Feiyang Acrobatics Troupe
Locations
- Linquan county
- Anhui province
- Guangzhou
- Guangdong province
- Shanghai