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China takes top honors at acrobatics festival

By Chen Nan    |    chinadaily.com.cn    |     Updated: 2026-01-14 17:10

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China National Acrobatic Troupe won the highest honor, the Grand Prix, during the 16th Budapest International Circus Festival, which concluded in Budapest, Hungary, on Jan 12. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Both of the winning performances represent the depth and emotion of contemporary Chinese acrobatics, utilizing distinct forms of physical expression to tell compelling stories.

Time — Hoop Diving blends China's philosophical concept of "unity of heaven and man" with sleek, modern visual rhythm. Breaking free from the traditional "hoop acting" performance, the acrobatics feature minimalist, tension-filled stage design and futuristic movements that symbolize the cyclical nature of time. The performance becomes a visual and cultural bridge, communicating a universal aesthetic that resonates beyond cultural borders. It is not just a showcase of skill, but a confident, fashionable, and thought-provoking international expression of Chinese culture.

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