China News Service, Xiamen, February 4th (Yang Fushan and Qiu Jiawei) On the evening of the 3rd, which coincided with the Southern New Year's Eve on the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month, the 6th Circus Spring Festival Gala was staged at the Xiamen Lingling International Circus Grand Theater. Hundreds of Taiwanese and Taiwan compatriots from Xiamen and Taiwan enterprises Parents and children from both sides of the Taiwan Strait are invited to watch the circus together to welcome the New Year of the Dragon.
The 6th Circus Spring Festival Gala was staged at Xiamen Lingling International Circus Grand Theatre. Photo courtesy of Lingling Circus City
The Circus Spring Festival Gala, jointly created by Xiamen Lingling International Circus City and Xiamen Economic Transportation Broadcasting, premiered the Circus City's new original Year of the Dragon circus show.
This year marks the sixth edition of the Circus Spring Festival Gala, which kicked off with the magnificent "Fireworks" dragon and lion performance. Subsequently, the performance team performed the long-lasting "Descendants of the Dragon" and the majestic children's martial arts "Dragon Martial Arts". The dance "Family Gate" was particularly exciting, telling the beautiful scene of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait sharing the same origin, integration and development, and Taiwan's magic in one second Incredible performance...
At the end of the Spring Festival Gala, the international performing arts cast joined hands with compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to dance to "Subject Three", which became a hit on the Internet. The audience was excited and the distance between the hearts of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait was brought closer.
Huang Boyao, chief director of the 6th Circus Spring Festival Gala, said that the Lingling Circus Spring Festival Gala, the first in the country, has been successfully held for many years. It has not only become an audio-visual feast that Xiamen citizens are looking forward to, but also a big stage for international circus cultural exchanges and gatherings.
The Circus Spring Festival Gala has become a grand stage for international circus cultural exchanges and gatherings. Photo courtesy of Lingling Circus City
There are more than 300 entertainers participating in this Spring Festival Gala, ranging in age from six to sixty years old. International circus elites from nearly 10 countries around the world perform gold medal circus shows.
"This is my first time to participate in Lingling Circus Spring Festival Gala-related activities, and the performance is wonderful." Ms. Wang Yixuan from Taipei, Taiwan, told reporters that she felt extremely cordial during the Spring Festival Gala. "Our family came to Xiamen from Taipei last year to live and start a business. I feel that Xiamen is extremely friendly to us, whether it is public security, education or entrepreneurship and employment policies."
She said that it feels very good to celebrate the New Year’s Eve here today. She will return to Taipei to celebrate the New Year in a few days and will share this joy with everyone.
"Art has a power that transcends language and culture, and can more effectively promote international cultural exchanges and promote people-to-people bonds between compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait." Lai Yunun said. (over)