Over 100 artists perform at International Festival of Circus Art in Belarus

Over 100 artists from 16 countries compete at International Festival of Circus Art

A circus artist performs during the International Festival of Circus Art in the State Circus in Minsk, Belarus on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Taking part in the festival are about 100 artists from 16 countries.(Photo: AP)

A lion reacts while he performs during the International Festival of Circus Art in the State Circus in Minsk, Belarus. Participating in the event are: Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Romania, Germany, Australia, Vietnam, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United States. (Photo: AP)

Spectators watch the performance of the artist during the International Festival of Circus Art. The three-day competitions will be divided into two programs. (Photo: AP)

Circus artists perform during the International Festival of Circus Art in the State Circus in Minsk. According to a report in the BelTA the jury comprises famous circus producers and directors. (Photo: AP)

Circus artists perform during the International Festival of Circus Art in the State Circus in Minsk. The festival of circus art is funded by the Belarus State Circus, Belarus Potash Company and the Minsk City Hall. (Photo: AP)

Ludmila & Tofig Akhundov perform with their hippos at the international festival of circus art in Minsk, Belarus. The jury will select the participants for the gala concert which is to take place on 24 September. (Photo: AFP)

The Belarus State Circus in Nezavisimosti Avenue, Minsk. Over 100 artists have participated in the International Festival of Circus Art. (Photo: Facebook/Белорусский государственный цирк)