Wuqiao Acrobatics

时间：2009-11-26 03:21:00

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Wuqiao County is internationally recognized as the birthplace of Chinese acrobatics1（杂技）. Located on the southeast tip of Hebei Province, Wuqiao County covers an area of 583 square kilometers with a population of 270,000 and 444 natural villages under its jurisdiction（在……管辖之内）. Acrobatic art has a wide foundation in Wuqiao, and almost each village has acrobats2.

Hebei Province is one of the acrobatic cradles（摇篮，发祥地） of China. The acrobatic figure of abronzelamp of the Warring States Period(475-551 BC) unearthed3 from King Cheng's Tomb indicated the primitive4 origin of Wuqiao acrobatics. The tomb murals（墙壁的） of the Eastern Wei Dynasty (534-550) in the Southern and Northern Dynasties Period (386-581) unearthed（出土） from Xiaomachang Village of Wuqiao County in 1958 depict5（描述） handstands, plate spinning and horsemanship（骑术，马师） performances. Wuqiao acrobatics gained a good reputation and prospered6 after the Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368), and reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911). The county has now become the home of Chinese acrobatics.

People in Wuqiao today, young or old, often possess astonishing acrobatic ability. It is no wonder that the county has produced many of the country's most famous acrobats.

A famous expression says that 'China leads the world in acrobatics, while Wuqiao tops China in acrobatics'. As the hometown of acrobatics, the sport is a lifestyle for the Wuqiao people. Through 2,000 years of accumulated training, they have formed diversified7 and exquisite8（精致的，细腻的） techniques.

There are seven Wuqiao acrobatic performance categories, with 486 repertoires9 which are a unique combination of acrobatics, dance and martial10 arts. These styles have gained international recognition.

The China Wuqiao International Acrobatics Festival, an event that started 9 years ago and has since become a well-known acrobatics gala for both domestic and international troupes11（马戏团）, pits troupes against each other in performing Diabolo（空中陀螺）, Flying Hats and Pagoda12 of Bowls（顶坛）, all a superb（极好的） display of both modern and traditional acrobatic skills that is sure to entertain all visitors.


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1 acrobatics IzgzpT     
n.杂技
参考例句：
  • Acrobatics is hard to learn but beautiful to watch.杂技不好学，但很好看。
  • We watched a performance which included a puppet show and acrobatics.我们观看了一场演出，内容有木偶和杂技。
2 acrobats 0a0a55e618cb6021651a7c7a9ac46cdc     
n.杂技演员( acrobat的名词复数 )；立场观点善变的人，主张、政见等变化无常的人
参考例句：
  • I was always fascinated by the acrobats at the circus. 我总是着迷于马戏团里的杂技演员。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The acrobats' performance drew forth applause from the audience. 杂技演员的表演博得了观众的掌声。 来自《简明英汉词典》
3 unearthed e4d49b43cc52eefcadbac6d2e94bb832     
出土的（考古）
参考例句：
  • Many unearthed cultural relics are set forth in the exhibition hall. 展览馆里陈列着许多出土文物。
  • Some utensils were in a state of decay when they were unearthed. 有些器皿在出土时已经残破。
4 primitive vSwz0     
adj.原始的；简单的；n.原(始)人，原始事物
参考例句：
  • It is a primitive instinct to flee a place of danger.逃离危险的地方是一种原始本能。
  • His book describes the march of the civilization of a primitive society.他的著作描述了一个原始社会的开化过程。
5 depict Wmdz5     
vt.描画，描绘；描写，描述
参考例句：
  • I don't care to see plays or films that depict murders or violence.我不喜欢看描写谋杀或暴力的戏剧或电影。
  • Children's books often depict farmyard animals as gentle,lovable creatures.儿童图书常常把农场的动物描写得温和而可爱。
6 prospered ce2c414688e59180b21f9ecc7d882425     
成功，兴旺( prosper的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
  • The organization certainly prospered under his stewardship. 不可否认，这个组织在他的管理下兴旺了起来。
  • Mr. Black prospered from his wise investments. 布莱克先生由于巧妙的投资赚了不少钱。
7 diversified eumz2W     
adj.多样化的，多种经营的v.使多样化，多样化( diversify的过去式和过去分词 )；进入新的商业领域
参考例句：
  • The college biology department has diversified by adding new courses in biotechnology. 该学院生物系通过增加生物技术方面的新课程而变得多样化。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Take grain as the key link, develop a diversified economy and ensure an all-round development. 以粮为纲，多种经营，全面发展。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
8 exquisite zhez1     
adj.精美的；敏锐的；剧烈的，感觉强烈的
参考例句：
  • I was admiring the exquisite workmanship in the mosaic.我当时正在欣赏镶嵌画的精致做工。
  • I still remember the exquisite pleasure I experienced in Bali.我依然记得在巴厘岛所经历的那种剧烈的快感。
9 repertoires 2941e2e9c109c1291abef586f3036aad     
全部节目( repertoire的名词复数 )； 演奏曲目
参考例句：
  • There were huge repertoires of pipa music in Chinese history, particularly during the Tang Dynasty. 这种情况在我国古代诗词中有大量的记载。
10 martial bBbx7     
adj.战争的，军事的，尚武的，威武的
参考例句：
  • The sound of martial music is always inspiring.军乐声总是鼓舞人心的。
  • The officer was convicted of desertion at a court martial.这名军官在军事法庭上被判犯了擅离职守罪。
11 troupes 0c439f23f628a0f1a89e5889471d8873     
n. （演出的）一团, 一班 vi. 巡回演出
参考例句：
  • There are six Kunqu opera troupes left in the country. 整个国家现在只剩下六个昆剧剧团。
  • Note: Art performance troupes include within and outside of the system. 注：艺术表演团体统计口径调整为含系统内、系统外两部分。
12 pagoda dmtzDh     
n.宝塔（尤指印度和远东的多层宝塔），（印度教或佛教的）塔式庙宇
参考例句：
  • The ancient pagoda is undergoing repairs.那座古塔正在修缮中。
  • The pagoda is reflected upside down in the water.宝塔影子倒立在水里。

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