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Article: Dralion--a celebration of life: the dazzling Cirque du Soleil has recently returned to Australia for the fifth time since it was founded in Canada in 1984.(CIRQUE DU SOLEIL)(Cirque Productions's Dralion show)(Brief article)
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- Business Asia
- Article date:
- August 1, 2008
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Bringing with it the spectacular 'Dralion' show, the company's latest offering is a fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde approach of Cirque du Soleil.
According to creator and Director, Guy Caron, Dralion is a celebration of life using 4 elements of the universe insuring balance, harmony and infinity: water, earth, air and fire. It's name is drawn from its two main symbols; the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. The show pays homage to the centuries old Chinese circus acts and acrobatics which set it apart strongly in theme and style from previous Cirque du Soleil shows that have been to Australia.
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