29th ‘Sint in de Piste’ Circus Draws 12,000 Visitors in Sint-Niklaas

Sint-Niklaas (Eurotoday): The “Sint in de Piste” circus had over 12,000 visitors this year at the Syntra training center in Sint-Niklaas. It featured fun acts like juggling and trapeze performances. Eveline enjoyed it with her daughters. More shows are coming next weekend, leading to next year’s 30th anniversary in the new Grand Market.

This year, the 29th edition of the annual circus took place at the Syntra training center on the Hogekouter because the Grote Markt in Sint-Niklaas is being renovated. Despite being away from the city center, the new location couldn’t stop circus fans or Sinterklaas supporters from attending. It has been said that the event maintained a strong following, and people easily found their way to the venue. One of the largest circus tents in Europe was set up, and the venue was full six times over the weekend.

What are the highlights and community impact of the “Sint in de Piste” circus event during the Sinterklaas celebrations?

It has been said that the show mixed the excitement of traditional circus performances with the festive spirit of Sinterklaas celebrations. The large turnout showed how popular the event was, as people of all ages came to enjoy the thrilling acts under the big top. They mentioned that even with the location change, the community’s connection to the event helped make it successful, giving both locals and visitors an unforgettable experience.

According to resources, the event was a fun celebration with many performances that entertained everyone. There was juggling with pigeons, trapeze acts, pony shows, and colorful drones. Sinterklaas and his helpers sang and interacted with the crowd. Eveline, who came with her daughters, said it was a special experience. More shows are planned for next weekend, so more people can enjoy it. Everyone is excited for next year’s thirtieth anniversary of “Sint in de Piste,” which will be held in the new Grand Market.


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2 responses to “29th ‘Sint in de Piste’ Circus Draws 12,000 Visitors in Sint-Niklaas”

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    are ess tee

    Oh, 12,000 people flocking to a circus while the city center is in renovations—who knew juggling pigeons and trapeze artists could outshine a decent cup of coffee? 🎪☕ Just wait till they move back to the Grote Markt; it’ll be like a royal gala, minus the tiaras! 😂

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    Mafia Princess

    A circus in Sint-Niklaas with 12,000 visitors? Well, who knew juggling pigeons could outshine the local renovation drama! 🎪 Honestly, just wait till next year’s 30th anniversary—maybe they’ll finally learn to keep the “big top” in the “big” market! 😂

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