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Monte-Carlo International Circus festival showcases world's best performers

Prince Rainier, fascinated with circus created Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival to showcase world's great performers in 1974.

By :  sadhguru jaggi vasudev
Update: 2018-01-27 04:02 GMT
Prince Rainier was fascinated with the circus world. So in 1974, he created the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival to showcase the world's greatest Big Top performers. (Photos: AP)
Whilst the Monte-Carlo Circus Festival wishes to highlight traditional circus, it is also a place for creation and innovation.
The Duo2-zen-0, performs during the gala of the 42th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco.
Carmen Zander performs during the gala of the 42th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco.
Artists of Duo Ballance perform during the gala of the 42th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco
Each year hundreds of acts petition to be a part of this weeklong ceremony, during which the two best performances are crowned with the coveted Gold and Silver Clown awards.
Presiding over the panel, H.S.H. Prince Albert II and his sister, H.S.H. Princess Stephanie (who serves as President), traditionally open the star-studded festivities.
Jozsef Richter performs with an elephant during the gala of the 42th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco.
Each act is judged on its technical difficulty and creativity by a panel composed of seasoned circus professionals from around the world.
Held every year in mid-January, the event features spectacular animal acts, uproarious comedic performances, and masterfully choreographed acrobatic feats.
Acrobatic Troupe of Inner Mongolia pose with Louis Ducruet, left, son of Princess Stephanie of Monaco, after receiving a \"Bronze Clown\" during the Award Gala evening of the 42th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival Monaco.
Prince Rainier, fascinated with circus created Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival to showcase world's great performers in 1974.

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