Laughter Across Borders: Bengaluru's Clown Festival Breaks Stereotypes

The International Clown Festival in Bengaluru, orchestrated by Martin D'Souza, offers laughter-packed performances and workshops, challenging stereotypes about clowns. Featuring artists from across the globe, the festival spans multiple Indian cities, showcasing the transformative power of humor beyond age and cultural boundaries.

At Bengaluru's International Clown Festival, a cacophony of laughter resonated as clowns from around the world showcased their art, blurring cultural lines and audiences' preconceived notions.

The festival, masterminded by Martin D'Souza, sought to challenge stereotypes about clowns. 'Clowning is more than just silly jokes,' he stated, recalling his journey from Bengaluru to global clown conventions and back.

Now in its tenth edition, the festival celebrated its success with expanded performances across multiple Indian cities, drawing diverse audiences and engaging them in workshops on juggling, mime, and more.

(With inputs from agencies.)