The 8th China International Circus Festival is underway in Hengqin, South China's Guangdong Province, from November 1 to 8, bringing together nearly 500 artists from 18 world-class troupes.

Since its launch in 2013, the festival has grown into a major platform for cultural exchange between Chinese and global circus communities. This year, in partnership with the world-renowned Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival, audiences can expect a diverse lineup of acrobatics, dance, comedy and magic, including several award-winning acts from around the world.