The 8th China International Circus Festival kicked off at Hengqin Chimelong International Ocean Resort on Saturday.

Themed "World Circus, Gathering in Hengqin”, this year's event brings together 18 top-tier performing teams and over 500 circus artists from around the globe.

The eight-day festival showcases a diverse range of acts, including aerial acrobatics, clown comedy, flying trapeze, and magic shows, presenting the audiences with a spectacular artistic feast that transcends language and cultural barriers.

China Daily’s Parker Zheng took the photos.