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Chinese State Circus comes to town

11:14am Thursday 8th May 2008

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SHAOLIN warriors and ancient dragons will do battle in York this week.

The amazing spectacle of the Chinese State Circus is to hit the city and residents can expect a startling show.

Knavesmire is hosting the world-famous circus until Sunday night and those who attend will be able to see displays of contortion, athleticism and a show-stopping sight in the shape of the traditional Chinese lion dance.

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SilverSurfer, Surfing says...
11:16am Thu 8 May 08

displays of contortion, athleticism and a show-stopping sight in the shape of the traditional Chinese lion dance
Wow! I think I'll do an audit of my collection of belly-button fluff!

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ennoch, York says...
11:43am Thu 8 May 08

Whilst the circus is still here, i hope somone from York pride is going to take some action over it's blanket Fly Poster campaign?

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lastword morris, Haxby Rd says...
12:02pm Thu 8 May 08

yes...printed grafitti

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cynical, York says...
12:26pm Thu 8 May 08

Is this 'news' item just a reward for adverts placed by the circus?

To warrant inclusion in the Press, did the reporter ask a spokesperson of the State Circus about the Tibet problem?

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pacman, On the high wire says...
12:52pm Thu 8 May 08

It is expensive for a family ticket, about £40.

Are they going to be charged for clearing up their flyposter campaign?

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Jason, says...
1:12pm Thu 8 May 08

I hope YAFA are going to be there protesting against this hideous abuse of dragons

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bishboy, YORK says...
1:40pm Thu 8 May 08

Normally leaves the Knavesmire in a real state aswell..Just hope it doesn't rain before they go !!

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tricky ricky, malton says...
2:32pm Thu 8 May 08

makes a change from the York Council Circus

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bobby_spray, york says...
3:45pm Thu 8 May 08

That looks almost like a samurai sword to me!

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meme, york says...
5:10pm Thu 8 May 08

I have seen this before and rather than be rude about it go and see it
They are amazing and I am a cynic and not easily amazed
Its another attraction for York that we should encourage

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sue, york says...
6:56pm Thu 8 May 08

It is an amazing spectacle , but I would not go again because of the way a young girl was treated after she failed to carry out a move which clearly caused her pain. She had to repeat the trick 5 times until she managed it . The audience felt very uncomfortable about it and showed their disapproval.I wonder how much the welfare of these children is monitored. I doubt an animal would have been treated so badly

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sue, york says...
6:57pm Thu 8 May 08

It is an amazing spectacle , but I would not go again because of the way a young girl was treated after she failed to carry out a move which clearly caused her pain. She had to repeat the trick 5 times until she managed it . The audience felt very uncomfortable about it and showed their disapproval.I wonder how much the welfare of these children is monitored. I doubt an animal would have been treated so badly

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Wangy, York says...
9:35am Fri 9 May 08

cynical wrote:
Is this 'news' item just a reward for adverts placed by the circus?

To warrant inclusion in the Press, did the reporter ask a spokesperson of the State Circus about the Tibet problem?
No, because he's an entertainer, not a political diplomat. Idiot.

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cynical, York says...
1:30pm Fri 9 May 08

Wangy wrote:
cynical wrote: Is this 'news' item just a reward for adverts placed by the circus? To warrant inclusion in the Press, did the reporter ask a spokesperson of the State Circus about the Tibet problem?
No, because he's an entertainer, not a political diplomat. Idiot.
Dear Wanky
The clue is in the title, 'State' circus.
They represent the 'State' in this olympic year and will have been well briefed on the official line over Tibet.

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