And speaking of balancing, the most unusual aspect of this year's exhibition will be the world-renowned Chinese Acrobats.

Billed as "a truly Oriental spectacular'' and a show for all ages, the acrobatic performance should be a major attraction at the show, at the Botanical Gardens.

The acrobats will give displays on all three days of the exhibition beginning tomorrow.

The act consists of acrobatics, comedy, balancing feats, Kung-Fu, Chi-Kung and much more.

A report in the programme says: "The Chinese Acrobats offer more than a glimpse into the fascinating Orient.

"The demonstrations of Kung-Fu and Chi-Kung show extraordinary feats that seem to defy physical laws, which the Chinese attribute to the cultivation of `Chi' -- roughly translated as `inner strength' or `life energy'.'' More traditionally associated with an agricultural show will be the milking display involving Herb Baughman and Amos Fisher, from Pennsylvania. This proved a huge success at last year's exhibition.

There will also be horse and pony jumping competitions in the main ring over the three days.

The Governor Lord Waddington will officially open the event at 2.30 p.m., and the Bermuda Regiment Band will perform immediately after the opening.

Other local bands include the Bermuda Institute Steel Band, St. David's Primary School Drum Band, the Somers Isles Jazz Band and the Phoenix Country Band.

There will also be performances by the Bermuda Gymnastics Association and a parade of dogs by the Allbreed Club of Bermuda.

There will be lectures and demonstrations on beekeeping, composting, caring for turtles and tortoises, garnishes, culinary uses of herbs, decorations from recycled material, taxidermy, kites, the West Indian Top Shell, the Bermuda rock lizard, the reefs, small scale livestock production and responsible dog ownership.