Held every November in Shizuoka City, the Daidogei World Cup is a four-day festival of international street performance. Much of the action takes place on the city's streets, with aerialists, musicians, clowns, dancers, stilt-walkers, and plenty more, as well as legions of local volunteer clowns. There are also face-painting and make-up booths, and the streets are lined with stands as local stores join in the party.
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Daidogei World Cup: On the Streets
Shizuoka City's annual street performance festival
By Peter Sidell
Community writer
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Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu
8 years ago
Yes, this is exactly what I mentioned. I sure miss this event, but above all, I miss Shizuoka City.
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