The international circus festival will take place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue between May 28 – June 4, attracting 11 troupes from Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Ukraine.
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The international circus festival will take place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue between May 28 – June 4, attracting 11 troupes from Cambodia, Laos, Maꦡlaysia, Thailand, China, Ukraiﷺne and Vietnam.
Magic shows, juggling, sport and swinging acts, roller skating, acrobatics and acts by clowns will be put on stage, as heard at a press conference in the Hue city on May 24.
Spectators will be able to enjoy six shows, each staging 11-13 performances.
The closing gala will be held on June 4.
The festival is co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Department of Performing Arts and the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.-VNA
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A Vietnamese circus performance (Source: VNA)
