Bhatkal: After a gap of more than two decades, the popular Jumbo Circus has returned to Bhatkal, offering audiences an opportunity to enjoy daring acrobatics, comedy acts and spectacular performances by international artists.
The circus was inaugurated on Saturday evening by Yunus Qaziya, a well-known business tycoon and president of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen, Bhatkal. Circus organisers and other members of the management were present on the occasion.
The circus features several exciting and breathtaking acts, including double sari acrobatics, comic chair acrobatics, a basketball show, candle balancing, rope juggling and a roller act. The performers’ skill, balance and daring are among the major attractions for visitors.
One of the special attractions of the Jumbo Circus is the participation of artists from Manipur, Africa and Tanzania, who add an international touch to the show with their distinctive talents and varied acrobatic performances.
The organisers said the circus has been designed as an entertainment programme suitable for people of all age groups and families. A range of interesting and thrilling performances are being presented for both children and adults.
The return of Jumbo Circus to Bhatkal after 24 years has generated considerable interest in the town and surrounding areas, with large crowds expected to attend the shows.
The organisers have invited the public to visit the Jumbo Circus being held at the spacious ground near the Venkatapur Ice Factory, along the National Highway in Bhatkal, and enjoy the acrobatic and entertainment performances.