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DPRK Acrobatics Awarded Gold Prize at Intl' Circus Festival
Pyongyang, October 23 (KCNA) -- The 12th Latina International Circus Festival was held in Latina, Italy, from October 14 to 18.

It brought together famous acrobatic troupes and acrobats of 17 countries including the DPRK, China, Russia, France, Spain and Colombia.

In the world famous acrobatics "Stunt Fliers" acrobats of the Pyongyang Circus presented fascinating movements requiring high technique and excellent stunts in the air, mesmerizing the jury and the spectators.

A DPRK acrobat in "Rope Balancing Etude" presented difficult movements and high skills to be acclaimed by the spectators.

A prize-awarding ceremony was followed by a closing performance on October 18.

Gold prize, the highest prize, went to DPRK acrobatics "Stunt Fliers" and bronze prize and an exceptional special prize to "Rope Balancing Etude."

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