Of circuses and clowns

Published April 6, 2010

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Being a cheap and affordable medium of entertainment, circus in Pakistan has a large following. In this picture, three performers dressed as clowns at the Lucky Irani Circus in Karachi are seen entertaining the crowd. - Anahita Hashmani/White Star.

What is your most cherished memory from a visit to a circus? Have you ever attended a circus in Pakistan? What do you think of the various circus groups working in Pakistan?

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