Hanoi to host national circus gala

Nhan Dan – The National Circus Gala 2012 entitled ‘A Rendezvous of Circus Talents’, will take place at the Central Circus Theatre in Hanoi on April 21-22, the Vietnam Circus Federation announced yesterday.
The ‘Superman Swing’
The ‘Superman Swing’

The event, marking World Circus Day (April 21), is a special gift for the capital’s younger audiences to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the Liberation of South Vietnam (April 30) and May Day.

At this year’s gala, circus fans will be entertained by performances that won prizes at domestic and international circus festivals, including the ‘Du bay sieu nhan’ (Superman Swing), ‘De kiem’ (Balancing on a high wire with a Sword) act, ‘Patin’ (Roller Skating) and ‘Day doc doi’ (Rope Recoil) performance.

The highlights of the event include the ‘Ao thuat quoc te’ (International Magic) act that will surprise audiences with skillful juggling, and the amazing performances in the ‘Dai hoi xiec thu’ (Animal Circus Festival).

Tickets are available at the Central Circus, 67-69 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Hanoi and via the website dongdoshow.com.

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