I had heard a lot about the Great Indian Circus from my friend Udit. I was very curious to see it myself, so I persuaded my father to take us. We chose a day and booked the tickets online in advance so that we would not miss the show.

Finally, the exciting day arrived and we entered the huge circus tent. It was beautifully decorated with lights and banners. In the centre of the tent was a circular arena for the performances and around it were rows of seats. Father had managed to get front-row seats and an usher guided us there. The band played lively music and the show began with a lot of fanfare.

A parade of performers, both human and animal, entered the arena in a grand march. The elephants were adorned with sparkling cloth and jewellery. Elegant horses with shiny coats pranced proudly. Many dancers in colourful costumes performed graceful routines. The clowns, appearing repeatedly, were extremely funny and made everyone laugh heartily.

Girls rode single-wheeled cycles, forming circles and intricate patterns. A boy and a girl walked and danced on the tightrope. The audience cheered loudly when a girl rode a single-wheeled cycle on the tightrope, balancing perfectly.

Next, young boys and girls performed amazing acrobatics. Their bodies bent and twisted in ways that made us wonder if they were made of rubber. Jugglers tossed balls, bottles, plates and even flaming torches high into the air, catching them skillfully. One performer even hung by his teeth from a rope and twirled high above the arena.

The animals were equally fascinating. Elephants stood on their hind legs and danced gracefully. Horses galloped in circles while riders jumped on and off or stood on them. Two dogs pulled a small carriage carrying monkeys dressed in tiny caps and glasses. The lions and tigers, commanded by their trainers, leapt onto platforms and even jumped through rings of fire, thrilling everyone.

The trapeze artists performed breathtaking acts, leaping from one trapeze to another high in the air. The final act was the most thrilling: two motorcyclists rode at high speed inside a huge metal sphere. They passed each other countless times, narrowly avoiding collision, making the audience hold their breath.

The performances followed one after another in quick succession. Before we knew it, the show was over. On our way out, we got a closer look at the animals. Lions and tigers paced fiercely in their cages, elephants trumpeted loudly and the monkeys jumped excitedly.

We went home thrilled and full of joy. It was an unforgettable experience, one that I will always remember.