Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Afghan Circus Returns with Cup from Italy

Afghan Circus Returns with Cup from Italy




Some children from Afghan circus training organisation who flew to Italy nearly one month ago to perform some circus shows, have returned with a cup.

Afghanistan's circus organisation urged Afghan Olympic to provide them with some chances to take part in European circus competitions.

Afghan circus group, which mostly include Afghan children, called on the government to encourage them.

A circus instructor told TOLOnews that their programmes, intended to encourage and boost spirit among Afghan children, haven't been supported by any organisation.

The Afghan circus group consisted of five boys and five girls in their teens performed 24 circus shows in a circus camp in Italy.

"We were applauded and encouraged by people and government of Italy, we all really felt happy during our stay," Fazila, a circus performer, told TOLOnews. "But when we arrived in our own country, it was really disappointing, because our government was unaware that we brought a cup."

A circus trainer said the government pays no attention to the children. He said we expected at least some related organisations to support and encourage the children just for what they gained in Italy.

"We several times invited senior government officials to come and participate in our shows," said Shaima Shamim, a circus trainer.

The children, who are members of the circus training, are students and come to the circus organisation to improve their circus abilities after school times.

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