Aspiring young performers practice in a faded hall with tattered carpets, hoping to earn a living and recognition. Despite meagre resources, the Dire Dawa Circus in the eastern Ethiopian city manages to teach young people discipline and hard work, even distinguishing itself at prestigious international festivals.

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