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.