Stilts walking folk art lives on in China - CGTN
Jan 26, 2023 · Stilts walking, or Cai Gao Qiao in Chinese, is a popular traditional folk performance often seen during the Spring Festival. It can be seen at circuses or parades across China, and …
China’s stilt walkers risk safety in exchange for thrills | CNN
Feb 22, 2019 · Hebei stilt walkers stand a meter or so above the ground, dressed as one of a dozen spirits, including the big-headed ghost, the medicine man or the king of evil. The troupe …
Ancient art of stilt walking becomes a surprise trend among …
Jan 28, 2025 · SHENGFANG, China — The once-endangered folk tradition of stilt walking has staged a dramatic comeback in China, where it is being embraced by young performers eager …
Gaoqiao in Northern China
Cai means walking on, and Gaoqiao means stilts. According to the archives, our Chinese ancestors began using stilts to help them gather fruits from trees. This practical use of stilts …
Ancient Chinese Stilt Walking Makes a Resurgence Among Youth
Jan 30, 2025 · In northern China, folk performances like stilt walking are making a comeback in local festivals, including the Lunar New Year and the celebration of Mazu, the sea goddess.
Chinese Stilts-Walking – China Travel
Stilts refer to a pair of long，slender poles each equipped with a raised footrest to enable the user to walk elevated above the ground.In China，there is an old custom called“walking on stilts”.It …
China’s street-dancing stilt walkers - CNN
Feb 22, 2019 · As China modernizes, the stilt walkers are facing a new challenge: how to keep their audience interested. Inspired by dance moves, the troupe has been working on some …
Stilt walking shines in Shehuo parade in Lanzhou - CGTN
Feb 23, 2024 · Stilt walkers bring viewers an eye-catching performance as a part of the Shehuo parade held on a street in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, on February 16, 2024. It is a time …
Walking on Stilts-Fantasti china
Cai Gaoqiao, or walking on stilts, is another popular traditional performance of the Spring Festival, especially in Northern China. Cai means walking on, and Gaoqiao means stilts. According to …
Stilts walking folk art lives on in China
Jan 26, 2023 · Stilts walking, or Cai Gao Qiao in Chinese, is a popular traditional folk performance often seen during the Spring Festival. It can be seen at circuses or parades across China, and …