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Clowns take over the streets of Brazil’s historic Mariana

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Mauduit, F. (2026, September 7). Clowns take over the streets of Brazil’s historic Mariana. Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/07/clowns-take-over-the-streets-of-brazils-historic-mariana

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Approximately 100 professional clowns participated in a gathering in Mariana, Brazil, which drew in circus enthusiasts wearing colorful costumes and face paint. The event, known as the International Clown Gathering, was held in the historic center of Mariana and aimed to introduce the art form to younger generations while showcasing regional artists' work. Organizers state that the event also seeks to keep traditional circus practices alive by attracting new audiences. Over 100 clowns took part in performances and interactions with crowds during the event.

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Around 100 professional clowns**, along with other circus enthusiasts dressed in colorful costumes and face paint, took over the streets of Mariana, Brazil, for the International Clown Gathering. The event brought together circus artists and audiences to celebrate the art form and introduce it to younger generations. Music, costumes, and make-up filled the historic center of Mariana as participants performed and interacted with crowds. Organizers said this event also gave regional artists a chance to showcase their work.

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Brazil Mariana Minas Gerais the International Clown Gathering

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Mariana PERSON · 2× Brazil GPE · 1× Minas Gerais GPE · 1×

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Around 100 professional clowns took to the streets of Mariana in Brazil during the International Clown Gathering, joined by circus enthusiasts in colourful costumes and face paint.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-07

2026-09-07 · Euronews

Clowns take over the streets of Brazil’s historic Mariana · assertive framing

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Around 100 professional clowns took to the streets of Mariana in Brazil during the International Clown Gathering, joined by circus enthusiasts in colourful costumes and face paint. asserted

clowns → take → costumes

The event brings together circus artists and audiences to celebrate the art form and introduce it to younger generations. asserted

event → bring → generations

Music, costumes and make-up fill the streets as participants perform and interact with crowds. asserted

participants → fill → crowds

Organisers say it also gives regional artists a chance to showcase their work. asserted

it → say → work

Held in the historic centre of Mariana, in the state of Minas Gerais, the gathering aims to keep circus traditions alive while drawing new audiences to the art. asserted

gathering → hold → art