Chinese AcrobaticsⅡ

History
Acrobatics is a pearl in the treasure house of the traditional Chinese performing arts.

In China, acrobatics have been a part of the culture since the Western Han Dynasty, over 2500 years ago. Acrobatics originated as part of village harvest festivals called “Hundred Plays” then were adopted as general entertainment. During the Tang Dynasty, acrobatics saw much the same sort of development as European acrobatics saw during the Middle Ages, with imperial court displays from the 7th through the 10th centuries dominating the practice. Acrobatics became known worldwide through performances presented along the Silk Road. Acrobatics continues to be an important part of modern Chinese variety art.