Dear Guests!
 
The Organizing Committee of the first International Circus Festival in Budapest extends to you All their most cordial Welcome.
 
This event-the first of its kind in our country- is preceded by a long tradition of circus.The present century has been particularly successful, Hungarian artist have regularly appeared in the programs of the most prestigious circuses in the world, and have receive the highest awards, at all major international circus festivals, worldwide. The Organizing Committee is fully aware of the magnitude of the task and the importance of a festival. In addition, our festival is tied to the chain of events organized to celebrate the 1100 anniversary of Hungary's foundation in the Charpatina Basin, which attracts the attentions of Hungary and foreigner circus lovers and will dominate our cultural scene in 1996. We do believe, that the international prestige of the Hungarian Circus provides a sufficiently and solid base for a successful festival, demonstrating the high international standards achieved by circus artist, creating additional ties of understanding and cooperating among us. In behalf of the Organizing Committee we wish you success and most pleasant stay in Budapest.  
Protectors:
 
Minister of Cultur and Public Education
Dr. Balint Magyar
 
Chief Burgomaster of Budapest
Dr. Gabor Demszky
 
Yoshimoto Kogyo Co
Mr. HIDEO NAKAMURA