Mangalore: 'Jumbo Circus' - of Russians, Tigers, Elephants & Lots More!

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (MM/RD)
Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje

Mangalore, Feb 18: The citizens had a gala Sunday evening as brightly-dressed Russian and other artistes along with elephants and camels made their way in to the city amidst great fanfare.

They were all part of the much-awaited Jumbo Circus by Candiman troupe which was inaugurated on February 17 at Karavali Utsav Maidan near Mangala Stadium here.

Former minister B Nagaraj Shetty inaugurated the circus and welcomed the troupe to the city.  Former mayor Divakar, local circus promoter K M Sachindranat and others were present on the occasion.

The opening show drew a large number of visitors who were enthralled by the breathtaking acrobats of the circus crew. The death defying acts of Russian artistes was the highlight of the show.

The touring troupe consists of around six hundred people. The circus also comprises of animals such as elephants, camels and birds from India and abroad. The antics of the animals had the audience spellbound. Altogether, it was great way to spend a Sunday evening.

‘Jumbo Circus’ with its history of 31 years arrived in the town after touring the country. Among the circus troupes, it has the credit of introducing Russian artistes for the first time in India.  Distinguished national leaders such as the late Indira Gandhi, E M S Namboodiripad, Jyothi Basu, N T Ramarao and E K Nananar were among those who had witnessed the show over a period of time, sources stated.