Red Panda Acrobats
Photos and video taken at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens Lunar New Year Flower Market Celebration.
This is an annual event in San Francisco and a festivity I thoroughly enjoy. Even though I still do not have much energy, this event was something I was NOT going to miss no matter how I felt.
The Red Panda Acrobats are based in the Bay Area and have toured all over the world. They were originally formed in China and appear at events, school functions, on local television, street festivals and corporate events. They are a staple at the Lunar New Year event at the gardens however I hadn't seen them until today. I was always too early or too late for their performance. Today, I arrived just in time.
All I can say was this guy was amazing as you will see in the videos below. There was juggling, acrobatics, shimmying in and out of barrels, balancing acts and just downright fun. He was engaging, had great interaction with the audience, allowed for children to participate and had the most discipline, endurance and strength that I've seen in a very long time. The first video demonstrates all of these characteristics and much more. I was simply blown away by his acrobatic expertise. I would love to see them perform again. Enjoy!
Comments
Diane, He was simply amazing.
Ann, It was very impressive. I couldn't take anymore video because I forgot to bring extra batteries or you would have seen more of him.
Icy, I know, I couldn't believe what I was seeing at times. Glad you like them, thanks Icy.
Sorry a bit off topic lol I got carried away. These acrobats are trained really well. I see most of the kids clapping in the last picture.
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Those acrobats are awesome. I would've sat there with my jaw dropping to the floor watching them. :)
May the year of the Tiger bring you prosperity, courage, justice, level-mindedness, and also spontaneity! Happy New Year!!!!!!! :)
~C
Ratty, I was in awe during the entire show. It was so cool.
Martha, yes, the kids love as do the adults.
lina, that was pretty much me :D Thanks for dropping by.
C, and to you as well. I hope it brings happiness, love and many blessings to you.
Janiss, I do not have great balance so anything in that genre would look like a comedy stunt if I tried it. I really admire people who have this enormous talent.
Self S, thanks and a happy lunar new year to you as well.
VS, exactly, I feel the same way :D
Diane, it was so cool to see in person.
Shark, it really was, I hope to catch them again somewhere soon. Thanks for visiting. I loved your post today.
Mumsy. Me too :D Thanks
Carmen, everyone was mesmerized including me :)