I was Cirque du Soleil, my leg up, I fall down.

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"I was Cirque du Soleil, my leg up, I fall down." - Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings,
on his recent injury.

Cirque du Soleil Varekai

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Expect Manila to be amazed by the Cirque du Soleil performance of Varekai.
Varekai means wherever in the language of the Romanis. Varekai is a tribute to
the nomadic soul and to the spirit and art of the circus tradition.

Varekai debuted in 2002. After a 3 year touring hiatus, Cirque du Soleil was ready
to perform under the new artistic direction of Guy Champagne. Inspiration came
from the Greek Mythology - Fall of Icarus. Varekai is the story of a boy who landed
in the jungle and must find it in himself to fly again.   

Introducing le Grand Chapiteau

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This June 2011, expect the Grand Chapiteau to greet you as you approach the
Rizal Park. Grand Chapiteau or Big Top is a gigantic yellow and blue striped
tent that will serve as home to the Cirque du Soleil Varekai performances in
Manila.

Grand Chapiteau is 165 feet wide and has cupolas 52 feet high. This Big Top
can comfortably seat 2500 people. Safety first - Grand Chapiteau is made of
flame resistant canvas. None other than the illustrious Voileries du Sud-Ouest
manufactures the Big Top. 

Cirque du Soleil is coming to Manila

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THE CIRCUS is coming to town!

Cirque du Soleil is finally coming to the Philippines. Cirque du Soleil will be
performing Varekai on 23 June - 10 July 2011 at the Quirino Grandstand in
Rizal Park, Manila City, Philippines.

This is a historic event of sorts. Finally, we Filipinos get to watch a Cirque

du Soleil performance in Manila. AND. Cirque du Soleil is a kick-off to the

Manila Hotel Centennial. Love it!