In Bamboo Poles, six men manoeuvre long poles symbolising fire. The poles are 4.8 metres (15.75 feet) long and weigh 7.5 kilograms (16.5 lbs.). The artists demonstrate a keen sense of precision and synchronisation as they keep the poles 'in flight' overhead while performing acrobatic feats on the ground.

Yao (fire) next introduces the Bamboo Pole act that is appropriately accompanied by the song "Bamboo." The song features a lot of heavy percussion and screams that could easily be found in the plains of Africa. Six men are in control of their destinies as they maneouver 15 3/4 feet long poles that weight almost 17 pounds in the air. Their precise movements allow them to balance the poles on the palms of their hands without any other support. And, in synchronous action, they throws the poles into the air, leaving themselves just enough time to perform a sumersault and catch it again before it hits the ground. At times, the bamboo performers bang their poles on the stage in time with the music that embellishes this ancient Chinese ritual. Yao also dances with an imposingly sharp teeth-chattering weapon to conclude the act.