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to the ancestors and encourage future
tickets. We grab a sandwich because we
generations to study hard. It seems that have no time to eat and then wait
studying has always played an patiently for the performance to start. I
important role in Chinese history. can hear people whispering how
amazing the show is and feel lucky that
we managed to get tickets.
When the show begins, the audience
starts applauding and we are stunned
by the colour and glamour in the arena.
The acts are magnificent featuring
some petrifying aerial stunts, mystical
dances and processions, and a mixture
of comedy and magic.
While chatting about the Chinese
culture, a poster draws my attention. It
advertises the Chimelong International
Circus. I remember my father telling me
about they put on an incredible
performance, so I suggest we should go
and see it.
Firstly, Russie reminds me that we had
decided to have a quiet night in but then
she agrees that it would be a good idea
After the amusing tricks of Mr Magico, a
not to miss this opportunity. So we head troop of elephants enter the arena and
off to the Chimelong Paradise to buy
perform some amazing dancing. A
wonderful laser show makes them look
incredible. Russie turns to me and says
that in England animals are prohibited
at circuses because it is believed to be
cruel to use them. I can see the point,
but I still think that animals bring a lot of
fun to both children and their parents.
Soon the lights change and we can hear
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