Juggling in China is often distinguished regionally by the everyday items used – the Troupe's hats, for example – typical of those worn in warmer southern provinces.
Shenzhen, China
"Hold on to your hat Dan, you're in the Dream Circus now!"
Shenzhen Hat Juggling
The infectiously free-spirited Shenzhen Acrobatic Troupe captivates audiences as the Dream Circus adventure of the 136th Edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® unfolds. It is the Shenzhen Troupe that Dan encounters first, emerging from a chapeau-themed chase scene to give a skill-escalating, arena-wide demonstration of the ancient Chinese acrobatic art of hat juggling. With hundreds of lids aloft, the 20-member troupe astounds our young hero, who eventually tries his hand – or hat – at the skill himself, but is ultimately caught in the crossfire of flying fedoras!