Folk Artists at Temple Fairs Amaze and Delight Crowds

Throngs of people came out for temple fairs at major parks in Beijing.
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Folk Artists at Temple Fairs Amaze and Delight Crowds
The artist calmly plays a cucurbit flute while balancing on sharp blades supported by bright lightbulbs. His eyelids are attached to a water bucket. (The Epoch Times Archive)
2/20/2010
Updated:
2/20/2010

Throngs of people came out for temple fairs at major parks in Beijing, as families gather to celebrate the Chinese New Year. They marveled at amazing feats performed by fellow countrymen. It was a festive and joyful time for all.

Folk artists at Lianhuachi Park (Lotus Pond Park) astounded the crowds with their unique talents on Feb. 16.


<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/flute_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/flute_medium-324x450.jpg" alt="The artist calmly plays a cucurbit flute while balancing on sharp blades supported by bright lightbulbs. His eyelids are attached to a water bucket. (The Epoch Times Archive)" title="The artist calmly plays a cucurbit flute while balancing on sharp blades supported by bright lightbulbs. His eyelids are attached to a water bucket. (The Epoch Times Archive)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-100366"/></a>
The artist calmly plays a cucurbit flute while balancing on sharp blades supported by bright lightbulbs. His eyelids are attached to a water bucket. (The Epoch Times Archive)

<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/bulbs_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/bulbs_medium.jpg" alt="A closer look at the blades and light bulbs that support this folk artist. (AFP/Getty Images)" title="A closer look at the blades and light bulbs that support this folk artist. (AFP/Getty Images)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-100367"/></a>
A closer look at the blades and light bulbs that support this folk artist. (AFP/Getty Images)

<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/balance_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/balance_medium.jpg" alt="The artist balances his entire body on a thin steel bar. (AFP/Getty Images)" title="The artist balances his entire body on a thin steel bar. (AFP/Getty Images)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-100368"/></a>
The artist balances his entire body on a thin steel bar. (AFP/Getty Images)

<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/teeth_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/teeth_medium-300x450.jpg" alt="Grasping a chain with his teeth, this artist pulls five grown men. (AFP/Getty Images)" title="Grasping a chain with his teeth, this artist pulls five grown men. (AFP/Getty Images)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-100369"/></a>
Grasping a chain with his teeth, this artist pulls five grown men. (AFP/Getty Images)

<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/head_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/head_medium.jpg" alt="A huge and heavy vase is balanced on the artist's head. (AFP/Getty Images)" title="A huge and heavy vase is balanced on the artist's head. (AFP/Getty Images)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-100370"/></a>
A huge and heavy vase is balanced on the artist's head. (AFP/Getty Images)

<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/acrobats_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/acrobats_medium-300x450.jpg" alt="A display of traditional Chinese acrobatics. (AFP/Getty Images)" title="A display of traditional Chinese acrobatics. (AFP/Getty Images)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-100371"/></a>
A display of traditional Chinese acrobatics. (AFP/Getty Images)

<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/stilts_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/stilts_medium.jpg" alt="Walking on stilts. (AFP/Getty Images)" title="Walking on stilts. (AFP/Getty Images)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-100372"/></a>
Walking on stilts. (AFP/Getty Images)

<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/barwomen_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/barwomen_medium.jpg" alt="Balancing a bar to support two women. (AFP/Getty Images)" title="Balancing a bar to support two women. (AFP/Getty Images)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-100373"/></a>
Balancing a bar to support two women. (AFP/Getty Images)

<a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/buffoon_medium.jpg"><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/07/buffoon_medium.jpg" alt="The traditional Chinese buffoon delights children and the young-at-heart. (AFP/Getty Images)" title="The traditional Chinese buffoon delights children and the young-at-heart. (AFP/Getty Images)" width="320" class="size-medium wp-image-100374"/></a>
The traditional Chinese buffoon delights children and the young-at-heart. (AFP/Getty Images)


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