For most of us, four decades of existence can result in crow’s feet and beer bellies. For Cirque de Demain, 40 years means maintaining the fountain of youth that is the Festival Mondial, running January 31-February 2 in Paris.  “This year the Festival will be blowing out his 40th candle! This is a confirmation of the success of this exceptional competition that continues to astonish and enchant a various public year after year. This year four members of the jury and all the guests are gold medal winners and former artists,” says Bernadette Pierron, a member of the administrative council.

Confirmed guest performers include Chih-Hin Chao (38th Fest Gold Medalist), Aimé Morales (35th Fest Gold Medalist), Dima Shine (28th Fest Gold Medalist), and Enkhtsetseg Lodi (6th Fest Gold Medalist).  Another celebration of the anniversary is the release of a richly illustrated book about the Festival,  A Vessel of Joy ...