Pics: Umesh Marpalli
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)
Udupi, May 4: The Gemini Circus has arrived in the city at an apt time, when all children have completed their annual exams and are on the lookout for new and interesting ways to spend their leisure time.
The circus which will stay in the city for 40 days was inaugurated at the Kalsanka Royal Garden in the city on Friday May 2 by Vinay Kumar Sorake, district-in-charge minister.
Sorake said in his inaugural speech, “The Gemini circus show is famous and has a long history. Now, people in Udupi have an opportunity to enjoy this show.” Pramod Madhwaraj also conveyed best wishes for the smooth running of the circus.”
The Gemini Circus Company which was founded in August 1951 is the only circus company in India which has been active since the past six decades. The circus boasts of well-trained artistes and animals and acts like the ‘3 Eye Spring Net’, ‘Vertical Swinging Acrobat’, and ‘Russian Stick Balance’ are its trademark.
It has 200 artistes in total and more than 64 animals are also used in games. The circus got a good response from the audience on the first day.
New acts this year include ‘Russian Rope Balance’, ‘Comic Chair Acrobat’, ‘American Ring of Death’, ‘Cycle Acrobatics Act’, ‘Pocket Cycle Act’, ‘Globe Motor Cycle Act’, and various performances by well-trained animals.
This year, the city audience will witness thrilling acts performed by African artistes. The African troupe includes nine members—team leader Anthoni Maxmilian Nchimbi, Hanna Jumma, Salma Masiku, Selemani Ally Mohammedi, Moses Joseph, Omari Hamadi Upindo, Abubakary Zubery Mzee, Jofrey Zihirwan Nzota MbWambo, and Abasi Adam Wama.
Various other entertainment during the nearly two-hour show are formation of human pyramids, limbo dance and fire eating, pole acrobatics, performances by elephants, parrots, and cockatoos.