Something I’m Gonna Miss this Chinese New Year 2021: Acrobatics Performance

Its confirmed. It’s said on the news that Chinese New Year gathering (lunch, dinner whatsoever) with (extended) family members is highly not recommended. Especially, the highest Covid-19 cases in Indonesia come from family cluster recently. The pandemic is far from over. The upcoming Chinese New Year won’t be as merry as before. I believe attractions attracting crowds will be forbidden this year.

I’m glad that I managed to watch and capture Chinese acrobatics performance in February 2020 at Pondok Indah Mall, South Jakarta, a month before case no. 1 appeared in Indonesia. These performers are for sure from China and have been performing in some other countries, too, among others Barcelona and Dubai.

As seen from the results, I realize that I still need to learn a lot to capture moving objects with a mirrorless camera. Nonetheless, I finally decided to post them as a remembrance of the joy of being with crowds for the last time before semi lockdown in April 2020.

The acrobatics are basically divided in 4 acts: Contortionists, Rolla Bolla, Monocycle and Aerial Silk Duo.

CONTORTIONISTS

Her head should be strong enough to support her friend’s weight. But the girl on top is very slim, anyways.

ROLLA BOLLA

Rotating 360 degrees needs concentration, strength, stability and patience

The bowls finally land safely on the head

MONOCYCLE

acrobati — Stack of bowls in the air is about to land. Cool, huh?

A busy background may distract you. Taking a closer look, she’s kicking the bowl to pass it to her colleague.

AERIAL SILK DUO

Let’s pray the pandemic will be over this year after most people on the planet get vaccinated, so we can go back to (the old) normal. Hate this new normal, but we need to be strong and safe to get through this.

A bit early to say, but Happy Chinese New Year for those who celebrate it!

6 thoughts on “Something I’m Gonna Miss this Chinese New Year 2021: Acrobatics Performance”

That’s a pity, anyway hereby I take this chance to wish you a great new Chinese year! Stay safe and cheers from Portugal, PedroL

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GalOnTrip says:

January 27, 2021 at 17:42

yep, too bad. no lion dance, no attraction this chinese new year. happy belated new year to you as well. thanks for visiting my site and cheers from Indonesia!

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1. PedroL says:
  
  January 27, 2021 at 18:48
  
  it’s always a pleasure to meet people from Indonesia, havnt been there unfortunately 🙂 all the best, PedroL
  
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2. GalOnTrip says:
  
  January 28, 2021 at 16:33
  
  after the pandemic, may be, indonesia could be your next destination. i’ve been to lisbon before, many many years ago. nice city. and have a friend from portugal i met at school in holland. cheers pedrol, all the best with your blog!
  
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3. PedroL says:
  
  January 28, 2021 at 17:50
  
  So cool 🙂 and thanks for your wishes 🙂 PedroL
  
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