Olga Aracena. Seventh world Festival of clowns with the participation of artists from Russia, Belarus, Spain, Italy, Canada, Peru, Ukraine and France was opened on the site of the Yekaterinburg circus.

" The idea of the festival is to show the different directions of clowns, humor different countries, " he said at a press conference the Director of the Yekaterinburg circus Anatoly Marchevsky.

" Clowning is one of the most loved by millions of viewers genres of circus arts. A true clown is always unique, And his skill, causing a sincere joy to all visitors of the circus from small to significant hard work. But because of the festival's beginnings Yekaterinburg circus yearly gathering on their playpen best masters of buffoonery deserve our deep respect and gratitude, " - said in his welcoming speech of the Minister of culture Vladimir Medinsky to present the festival.

The festival will be held until November 30.

1st world Festival of clowns was held in Yekaterinburg in 2008 under the patronage of the Russian state circus organization and Yekaterinburg circus.

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