The event will feature performances such as a face-changing performer, Wushu martial arts, contortionists, acrobats, plate spinners diabolo yo-yo discipline, kids activities, and cultural exhibits.

The lantern festival in Syracuse with feature two nightly performances (6:30 and 8:30) of Chinese acrobats, face changers and plate spinners. There also will be clowns making balloon animals and ...

“I’m a sucker for the plate spinners and how they can pile all those chairs on top of each other,” Roberge said. The troupe members are recruited from various acrobatics schools in China ...

While one marvels at the lanterns, there will be performances by folk dancers, Chinese acrobatics, contortionists and plate spinners.