The car with the loudspeaker mounted on the roof announces that the circus is in town. The advertisement informs viewers of the show dates, times, and attractions. Everything is presented in a very engaging way to convince the public to attend the event.
It's great to know that some things haven't disappeared, even with all the technological advancements. The circus is one of them: it withstands the test of time, although, naturally, it has had to reinvent itself and keep up with the latest trends to avoid falling behind.
In this particular instance, upon entering the premises, one doesn't see the circus ring, but rather a food court, strategically designed to satisfy appetites even before any entertainment begins. Only then do one reach the seats arranged on a structure with different height levels; in other words, those in front don't obstruct the view of those behind.
Gone are the days when artists only appeared to perform their acts in the ring. While waiting for the show to begin, they circulate among the audience offering pastries, chocolate-covered strawberry skewers, toys, colorful balloons, balls, and an endless array of batons and swords with LED lights. The children go wild, and the parents' wallets go crazy.
The show begins and, gradually, jugglers, trapeze artists, acrobats, magicians, clowns, and tightrope walkers appear, along with a ten-minute intermission dedicated to selling products aimed especially at children.
Even knowing practically everything that's going to happen, the adults show up. Now, they bring their children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces, or perhaps they reserve a space in their busy schedules to lead themselves back to the world of play.
For two hours, it's possible to forget about your cell phone, take a break from screens, and experience family moments that will be forever etched in your memory.
We followed everything with our eyes glued to the artists and the dynamics of the acts, who took turns in the ring without allowing boredom to set in under any circumstances.
The audience claps, obeys the commands of the show's host, laughs loudly, has fun, and, in that short interval of time, rediscovers the child that still lives in some beautiful corner inside each of them.
The ticket not only gives us the right to watch the show, but also brings back childhood, awakens fond memories of a time when we laughed freely and found charm in the simplicity of life, while the heart still recognizes where it wants to be.
