Monte-Carlo International Circus festival showcases world's best performers
27 Jan 2018 9:32 AM IST27 Jan 2018 9:32 AM IST
Prince Rainier, fascinated with circus created Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival to showcase world's great performers in 1974.
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 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)
Prince Rainier, fascinated with circus created Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival to showcase world's great performers in 1974.
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