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World Carnival Coming to Beijing

2004/05/01

World Carnival, the largest touring carnival in the world, will be staged in Beijing this summer for the first time, Beijing Star Daily reported on April 15.

World Carnival Beijing, organized through a joint venture between U.K. Funfairs Ltd. and Hong Kong-based World Carnival Ltd., will take place at the International Sculpture Park, Shijingshan District, western Beijing from June 22 until late August, according to the report.

Held in Shanghai last summer for 78 straight days, the carnival drew 2.2 million visitors with total revenues of 240 million yuan (US$ 30 million).

Only one city is selected each year to host the carnival, which features around 130 rides, games and attractions, including stage performance and specialty snacks from around the world. World Carnival Hong Kong was held in 2002.



 
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