From 31 July to 4 August, Ciego de Ávila will host the ninth edition of Circávila 2025 at the Carmen Cinema, consolidating the development and promotion of circus arts in the territory.
The announcement was made Tuesday during a press conference sponsored by LatinLuli’s Productions at the provincial headquarters of the Union of Cuban Writers and Artists (UNEAC), where the artistic programme and nationally renowned guests were detailed.
Yodennis Jiménez Rodríguez, Director of Circo Haliom and President of Circávila, emphasised this edition addresses «the Avilanian people’s need to enjoy circus arts and recognise our company’s work both within and beyond the province.»
Jiménez highlighted the event’s historic nature: «For the first time, Circo de Granma and Circo Areito from Camagüey will perform together here, alongside students and teachers from the National Circus School.»
Regarding invited companies and premium shows, Jiménez Rodríguez noted the Agramontian troupe specialises in equilibristics and whip artistry, delivering continuous traditional Cuban circus performances that «keep audiences captivated from start to finish.»
Circo de Granma features animal acts, including two trained dogs that «steal the show,» while National Circus School students present high-skill routines alongside internationally renowned methodologists.
Morón municipality, a symbolic subsite, will feature prominently due to its deep-rooted circus tradition. The Circo Infantil Rayitos del Sol – directed by Juan Alberto Iglesias and active for 44 consecutive years – will host special performances at the San Carlos Cinema. Jiménez stressed: «Morón is a town that always embraces the circus passionately. We want them to enjoy and be part of this celebration.»
Ciego de Ávila ranks as Cuba’s second province (after Havana) in contributing artists to the national circus, owing to its historic foundation of six children’s troupes: Futuro Luminoso (Majagua), Conquistadores (Ciego de Ávila), Estrella Roja (Ciro Redondo), Grupo Clímax and Rayitos de Sol (Morón), and Alianza (Primero de Enero). «These groups trained generations who now join professional companies like ours,» affirmed Jiménez Rodríguez.
Yuleidy Zurita Crespo, Vice President of the Provincial Council for Performing Arts, underscored the event’s significance: «We’re boosting circus development with companies like Haliom, which brings innovative shows. Moreover, following the reopening of the Principal Theatre, circus arts will have a permanent venue for all Avilanian audiences.»
Circávila 2025 aims to «transform streets into big tops,» promoting artist-community interaction. «The goal is for families to enjoy four days of unique performances, creating memories at one of Cuba’s most important circus events,» concluded Jiménez Rodríguez.
