Kung fu kids show off their pre-performance routines
By Globaltimes.cn-CFP, Published: 2016-10-18 16:25:19
A young ‘monk’ limbers up before performing in the opening ceremony on October 16.
Editor's Note:
The 11th Zhengzhou International Shaolin Kung Fu Festival kicked off in Dengfeng, Central China’s Henan Province, on October 16. Students from the famed Tagou Kung Fu School showed off their full bag of tricks during the opening ceremony, while some of the younger children found ways to entertain themselves during the long wait between performances. Follow our photos to see for yourself if you have the patience required to be a kung fu kid. Photos: CFP

A young ‘monk’ dozes off while waiting for the performance to begin on October 16.
Two young performers enjoy a game of leapfrog while waiting for the opening ceremony to begin on October 16.
A young girl stands in line with the monks as they welcome all participants to the Shaolin Temple on October 16.
A boy dressing in a monk's robe amuses himself while waiting for the performance on October 16.
Two young ‘monks’ practice their choreography while waiting for the performance on October 16.
Four boys play a monkey imitation game around a tree while waiting for the performance on October 16.