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Beaming smiles

The Young Reporter (2012, May), 44(07), pp. 26, 27.
Photographer: Beth Liu. Editor: Claire Chu.
Permanent URL - https://sys01.lib.hkbu.edu.hk/bujspa/purl.php?&did=bujspa0010497

A clown is a happy package of fun, magic, hand tricks and balloon twisting.

But behind the ever-smiling face, the income of a clown is low and unreliable. Over the past few years, the demand for clown performance has increased as people’s income has risen and started looking for more quality entertainment. As a result, more and more young people are joining the clown market.

Therefore, most professional clowns work on a part-time basis and have a full-time job to ensure their end meets. Amateur clowns have to receive three to four months' training to learn to play different tricks. They also have to be familiar with performing arts and be ready all the time to make a joke.

PHOTOS/ BETH LIU

EDITED BY / CLAIRE CHU

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