Many people didn't know that we do have circus in Malaysia, which is the
Royal London Circus. They go from state to state, providing the locals with the fun of circus where you'd see thrilling acrobatic stunts, funny clowns and of course,
"intelligent animals" ( duuhh!) performing their own skills.
I only went once before when I was in Sabah 3 years ago. Me and my fren have a good seats very near in front of the stage, and we of course were very entertained by the performance. When i was a kid, when internet was not at large, circus was of course the entertainment i sought for, something we usually see in tv and cartoons (i.e Dumbo).
Anyway, when The Royal London Circus erected their huge blue dome tent in Jln cocrahne aka Taman Maluri area, i knew i wouldn't miss it for the world. But of course, as adults, you are more entertained looking at the kids enjoying themselves with the performance than the actual performance itself.
The performance in the circus didn't change much from the last time i came. There were the acrobats jumping high up in the air and another one catching him by the hand, the magician making typical magic with pigeons, the
smart dogs, monkeys, cats and elephants, the bikers in the ball-like structure making suicidal stunts, and the dancers in their dress bikinis.
But you know, while watching the performance, I couldn't help but feel sad to the animals in the team; i know.. in the world of high-technology entertainment and modern theme parks, a classic one like this circus seems to be trying hard to make their existence relevant but using the animals as a entertaiment is not right.
The debate from animal activist from all over the world keeps turning on: should wild animals be banned from circus perfomance.
If the perpose ordinance would pass, it would make the it illegal for circuses to showcase lions, elephants or other exotics animals. So far in the US ,only one city Albuquequer has an animal ban for circuses. And in action of the Star ( missing information , will update soon ), .... council member werent ready to go to an all out ban. But passed measures for tighter regulations and fines for animals mistretment.
So what do you think? should wild animals be freed from circus performance? Or do they have great life , great travel and great companionship? would you be more or less inclined to go to the circus if it didnt have wild animals? ....mmm.....
