Bengaluru hosts 10th International Clown Festival with global performers

Bengaluru is hosting the 10th International Clown Festival, featuring 25 clowns from countries like Belgium and Mexico. The festival includes juggling, unicycling, and skits aimed at entertaining both children and adults, running until December 1. Martin D'Souza, the festival's organizer, has worked for a decade to change perceptions of clowns. He began clowning after attending a clown school in the U.S. and has since expanded the festival to include workshops and performances in various cities. This year's festival is larger, with over 100 shows across 10 cities, including smaller locations like Puducherry and Mangaluru. D'Souza aims to show that clowning can entertain all ages, not just children.