Selected through the 4th edition of Creative Encounters: Cultural Partnerships between Asia and Europe, Circus On The Edge involves training and exchange programme in circus arts to empower local communities in northern Thailand and strengthening social circus links between Asia and Europe. Between September and December 2015, a number of workshops for local communities in 3 villages in Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai districts in Northern Thailand have been set up, followed by public performances in the villages and by tours in neighbouring villages.
On 16 November 2015, all the participating artists will come together for a final performance showcase and Train-the-Trainer programme at Makhampom Art Space, Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai District, Thailand.
This project is initiated by Makhampom Foundation (Thailand) and Circusschule Die Rotznasen e. V. (Germany).