Dear new rope, After being cut into various lengths, you will be tied in knots, rigged to trees and bolts and you will carry the lives of many cavers. You’ll be invited on every caving trip where everyone will want to ride you, but few will want to coil and carry you. Eventually, I’ll pass you on to other cavers and they will use you for their projects and eventually leave you in a cave to become permanent rigging. You have an exciting life ahead of you! You are one blessed rope! Welcome to the

Zhongfan, or“flagpole,” acrobatics is an ancient Chinese Folk Art with a history stretching back over 1,000 years. The performance incorporates elements of #PekingOpera, classical dance and #martialarts, demonstrating feats of balance, strength and flexibility. #SpringFestival2023 #chinesenewyear #chinesetradition #chineseculture | CGTN China24

Rainbow Flag from Capitol Flagpole