Tu Songgen recently took his audience's breath away at historical folk celebration event in his hometown of Zhouquan in Tongxiang, East China's Zhejiang Province.
(dress) in a white folk costume, Tu made different moves on top of a bamboo pole more than 10 meters high in a boat on the river. He climbed to the top of the pole started to move his body around it. Seen from afar, Tu looked as if (move) through the clouds. At times, he released his (hand), lying on his back over the top of the pole. Then, he gave the audience a start by suddenly hooking(钩住) his feet onto the end of it and hanging (he) upside down.
With every new move, visitors cried out in amazement, creating an atmosphere of (excite) during the Silkworm(蚕) Flower Water Festival staged in the town's Qinghe Village in early April.
(wide) recognized for its waterborne acrobatics(杂技), the boat show is also closely related to local silkworm culture and is a highlight of the festival has a history of more than 800 years.
"Acting on the bamboo pole (be) not only a show of skills but also a wish for a better life," Tu said.
