Zhuhai circus festival underway with breathtaking acrobatics
The Nov 16-23 China International Circus Festival at Chimelong Hengqin International Circus City promises 25 heart-stopping performances by world-class acrobats from nearly 20 countries.
Russian blockbuster Anastasia Makeeva-Never Enough is an aesthetic and sensuous thriller. A lady in red dangles from a rising silk rope while pulling off multiple stunts, including a loose-support single-leg hook, rapidly rotating upward, and descent hung by the neck.
The performance garnered awards at international circus festivals in Monte Carlo, France, Italy and Russia.
Anastasia Makeeva-Never Enough
Also an award-winning act, Chihhan Chao-Diablo-Like A Pro by a Taiwan performer is an all-new interpretation of the traditional diabolo (Chinese yo-yo). Unique techniques and movements are deployed to throw and catch the rapidly rotating diabolo, with modern street dance elements added.
Other programs on the roster include duo cabaret, jujitsu performances, magic shows, handstand skill acts, freestyle basketball, a Chinese pole piece, flying trapezes, and trampoline acrobatics.
The extended Chimelong Circuit Carnival, running through Nov 25, will turn Ocean Kingdom into a circus world with the center stage in front of the Whale Shark Aquarium holding painted pranksters and all-women clown troupes from around the globe.
Meanwhile, circus-themed parades, free trials of clown makeup, and culinary adventures are also on offer.
Chihhan Chao-Diablo-Like A Pro [Photos courtesy nanfangplus]
Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
| Nov 16 (Fri) | 7:30-10 pm | Opening Ceremony & Comprehensive Acts |
| Nov 17 (Sat) | 2:30-5 pm | Show A |
| 7:30-10 pm | Show B | |
| Nov 18 (Sun) | 2:30-5 pm | Show B |
| 7:30-10 pm | Show A | |
| Nov 19 (Mon) | 3-4:30 pm | Cultural Promotion Conference / Macao Forum |
| 7:30-10 pm | Show A | |
| Nov 20 (Tue) | 7:30-10 pm | Show B |
| Nov 21 (Wed) | 2:30-5 pm | Joint Performance B |
| 7:30-10 pm | Joint Performance A | |
| Nov 22 (Thu) | 2:30-5 pm | Joint Performance A |
| 7:30-10 pm | Joint Performance B | |
| Nov 23 (Fri) | 7:30-10 pm | Closing Ceremony & Joint Performance of Selected Acts |
| Nov 24-Dec 1 (Sat-Sat) | 7:30-10 pm | Show of Selected Acts |
Ticket prices
| Seats | Date | Prices |
| Standard seats | Ordinary date | ¥270 ($38.80) |
| Designated date | ¥360 ($51.80) | |
| First-class seats | Ordinary date | ¥315 ($45.30) |
| Designated date | ¥450 ($64.70) |
Packages
Standard seat (ordinary date) + one day at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom ¥425 ($61)
Standard seat (designated date) + one day at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom ¥595 ($86)
First-class seat (ordinary date) + one day at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom ¥550 ($79)
First-class seat (designated date) + one day at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom ¥675 ($97)
Two Circus tickets + one night in the penguin-themed guestroom of Chimelong Penguin Hotel from ¥798 ($115)
Two Circus tickets + one night in the dolphin-themed guestroom of Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel from ¥898 ($129)
Two Circus tickets + one night in the circus-themed guestroom of Chimelong Circus Hotel from ¥698 ($100)
Visitors can buy tickets on Chimelong's official website, WeChat account, APP, and its flagship stores on Taobao and JD. A limited number of half-priced circus tickets are also available.
Seats [Photo courtesy m.chimelong.com]
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