China National Acrobatic Troupe will put on 70 shows in Beijing between July 4 to August 31 next year to mark the Olympic Games.

The troupe will perform their latest work, "Splendid" at the Baoli Theatre, according to a press release issued by the troupe.

"We are expecting more foreigners to watch our performances and learn about Chinese culture during their stay for the Olympics," the statement said.

The 90-minute acrobatic drama consists of 13 of the troupe's best programs, half of which have won international prizes. One of the programs "Diabolo" won the French Republic President Award at the 26th Tomorrow Circus Festival in France in 2005.

The show is also unique as the stage design combines modern audio and video technology with symbols of ancient Chinese culture such as traditional paintings drawn with Chinese ink and ancient poems written in calligraphy, the statement said.

(Xinhua News Agency December 21, 2007)