The word "dawaz" in Uygur means aerial tightrope walking. According to historical records and uncovered relics, this form of art has at least a history of over 2000 years and it originated in Western Regions in China.Dawazis an ancient sport widespread among the Uygurs.
Dawazhad been introduced to the Central Plains by the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD) but now it has vanished. In the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, only one kin is engaged in this acrobatics program. In the pedigree of this kin, the first-generationDawazartist began to perform this program more than 420 years ago.
Adhili Hoshur became a living icon in Uygur Dawaz when he made a new Guinness record in 1998 walking across China's famous Three Gorges in the shortest time-span. Adhili also in October 6, 2000 successfully walking across a stainless steel rope connecting two peaks on the Hengshan Mountain in Hunan Province.
Holding a 12-kilogram balance bar, he walked steadily into the clouds and then disappeared before the eyes of millions of television viewers watching a live broadcast of the record-breaking attempt. Once Ahdili's walk got under way, it took him 52 minutes to walk the 1,399.6 metres from peak to peak.
Adhili made a Guinness record and received the honorary title of "the King of the Sky" from Chinese Acrobats Association in Beijing for his successful performance.
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