Enmanuel Gallardo takes down his mermaid costume from the rack. (Photo/Yang Huafeng)

Former Cuban diver Enmanuel Gallardo performed mermaid diving at the Xiangjiang Joy Ocean Park in Changsha on January 12, attracting numerous tourists. Recently, mermaid shows featuring the strength of male mermaid performers and the gracefulness of female mermaid performers have generated intense online discussions. Enmanuel Gallardo, a male mermaid performer who is popular among netizens, said that he likes swimming and the sea, and his visit to China gives him an opportunity to show his talent and promote mermaid diving.

Enmanuel Gallardo wears a mermaid costume. (Photo/Yang Huafeng)

Enmanuel Gallardo makes a heart shape with his arms underwater. (Photo/Yang Huafeng)

Enmanuel Gallardo wearing a mermaid costume swims underwater. (Photo/Yang Huafeng)

Enmanuel Gallardo (2nd L) gives a colleague a high five before a mermaid performance. (Photo/Yang Huafeng)

Enmanuel Gallardo performs mermaid diving with other mermaid performers. (Photo/Yang Huafeng)

Tourists watch a mermaid performance by Enmanuel Gallardo and other mermaid performers. (Photo/Yang Huafeng)

Tourists watch a mermaid performance. (Photo/Yang Huafeng)

Source: en.changsha.gov.cn