English Press Release

Juggling in Joensuu!

 
33. European Juggling Convention in Joensuu, Finland, 24.7.-1.8.2010

World's greatest juggling event EJC 2010, the European Juggling Convention, will be held in Joensuu in the summer of 2010. The main events will be held in the Joensuu Areena, the biggest wooden multi-sport hallin Finland. Thousands of participants are expected to gather in Joensuu to witness this magnificent event.

European Juggling Convention is an annual international juggling even which brings together the hobbyists and professionals from all over the world. EJC has been held since 1978 and it has developed into the most recognized even in juggling and circus related arts in Europe. This is the first time the EJC will be held in Finland.

A lot of diverse circus and juggling program will be organized during this event that lasts over one week. The program includes top level Open Stage performances, workshops for different circus arts, circus seminars, a circus parade marching reaching its highlight at the Joensuu marketplace and the Gala Show composed of world class jugglers.  

The European Juggling Convention is held in a different country every year. In 2009 the convention was held in Spain where about 4000 jugglers and juggling-minded people took part in the event. We are expecting around 2000 people to attend the EJC 2010 in Joensuu, most from abroad.

The European Juggling Convention is organized by Circus Supiainen, an active Finnish agent in the many fields of performance arts, together with the international European Juggling Association (EJA). EJA is a European non-profit organization whose goal is to actively promote juggling in Europe. Also taking part in the organizing are Circus Kumiankka (Rubber Duck), the Finnish Youth Circus Association and the city of Joensuu.

The features of the European Juggling Convention are our world class programme and positive communal spirit which enables a genuine meeting and networking between hobbyists and professionals from all over the world. The European Juggling Convention is suitable for all ages and many participants arrive with their whole family to the most anticipated event this summer.

Further information about the EJC 2010:
Samuli Männistö, Laura Poranen
The main organizer, the head designer
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