In pics: Wuqiao acrobatics in Hebei, N China

An acrobat performs at a culture and entertainment facility in Wuqiao County, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 17, 2024.

The origin of Wuqiao acrobatics can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). It was inscribed as one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritages at the state level in 2006. Dubbed the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao has in recent years scaled up its efforts to sustain and popularize this time-honored treasure. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

An acrobat performs with a special trumpet at a culture and entertainment facility in Wuqiao County, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 17, 2024.

The origin of Wuqiao acrobatics can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). It was inscribed as one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritages at the state level in 2006. Dubbed the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao has in recent years scaled up its efforts to sustain and popularize this time-honored treasure. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

An acrobat performs a stunt of Hard Qigong, a traditional Chinese martial art, at a culture and entertainment facility in Wuqiao County, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 17, 2024.

The origin of Wuqiao acrobatics can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). It was inscribed as one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritages at the state level in 2006. Dubbed the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao has in recent years scaled up its efforts to sustain and popularize this time-honored treasure. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

An acrobat climbs a ladder of blades at a culture and entertainment facility in Wuqiao County, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 17, 2024.

The origin of Wuqiao acrobatics can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). It was inscribed as one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritages at the state level in 2006. Dubbed the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao has in recent years scaled up its efforts to sustain and popularize this time-honored treasure. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

An acrobat performs a contortion stunt at a culture and entertainment facility in Wuqiao County, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 17, 2024.

The origin of Wuqiao acrobatics can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). It was inscribed as one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritages at the state level in 2006. Dubbed the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao has in recent years scaled up its efforts to sustain and popularize this time-honored treasure. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

A student practices juggling with hats at the Hebei Wuqiao Acrobatic Art School in Wuqiao County, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 17, 2024.

The origin of Wuqiao acrobatics can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). It was inscribed as one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritages at the state level in 2006. Dubbed the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao has in recent years scaled up its efforts to sustain and popularize this time-honored treasure. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

A student practices Diabolo at the Hebei Wuqiao Acrobatic Art School in Wuqiao County, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 17, 2024.

The origin of Wuqiao acrobatics can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). It was inscribed as one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritages at the state level in 2006. Dubbed the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao has in recent years scaled up its efforts to sustain and popularize this time-honored treasure. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

Students practice under an instructor's supervision at the Hebei Wuqiao Acrobatic Art School in Wuqiao County, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 17, 2024.

The origin of Wuqiao acrobatics can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). It was inscribed as one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritages at the state level in 2006. Dubbed the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao has in recent years scaled up its efforts to sustain and popularize this time-honored treasure. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

Students practice at the Hebei Wuqiao Acrobatic Art School in Wuqiao County, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 17, 2024.

The origin of Wuqiao acrobatics can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). It was inscribed as one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritages at the state level in 2006. Dubbed the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao has in recent years scaled up its efforts to sustain and popularize this time-honored treasure. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

A student practices at the Hebei Wuqiao Acrobatic Art School in Wuqiao County, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 17, 2024.

The origin of Wuqiao acrobatics can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). It was inscribed as one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritages at the state level in 2006. Dubbed the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao has in recent years scaled up its efforts to sustain and popularize this time-honored treasure. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

Students practice at the Hebei Wuqiao Acrobatic Art School in Wuqiao County, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 17, 2024.

The origin of Wuqiao acrobatics can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). It was inscribed as one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritages at the state level in 2006. Dubbed the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao has in recent years scaled up its efforts to sustain and popularize this time-honored treasure. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

Students practice magic under an instructor's supervision at the Hebei Wuqiao Acrobatic Art School in Wuqiao County, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 17, 2024.

The origin of Wuqiao acrobatics can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). It was inscribed as one of the first batch of intangible cultural heritages at the state level in 2006. Dubbed the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao has in recent years scaled up its efforts to sustain and popularize this time-honored treasure. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)