Zhongfan, or flagpole balancing, is one of the oldest acrobatics (杂技 zájì) skills in China. Han Jiacheng, a 15-year-old boy from Cangzhou has to have nerves of steel to overcome the many difficulties faced during training. Lifting, balancing and throwing bamboo poles that weigh more than 5 kilograms, a performer has to use their hands, back, jaw and even their forehead to perform these complex stunts. The huge flags on the poles are decorated with patterns of clouds and dragons that hold auspici

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As the leading acrobat from the Chinese National Acrobatic Troupe, Xing Yunwei has been practicing #acrobatics for more than 20 years. With toned figure and solid skills, he reaches phenomenal heights of 8.5 meters while performing splits and difficult contortions!! (Video Source: GRT) | Discover China