静岡がアツく輝いた4日間! 進化続ける『大道芸ワールドカップ』最終日も大盛況=静岡市

On the final day of the three-day weekend, many people in Shizuoka City enjoyed the Street Performance World Cup. Under the autumn skies, artists delivered spectacular performances, filling the venue with excitement. LIVE Shizuoka, Caster Yuki Takizawa "The sunshine felt almost hot at Sunpu Castle Park. There were still 30 minutes until the performances began, but the venue was already packed with spectators." The Street Performance World Cup kicked off on November 1st. Now in its 31st year, the event featured 51 groups and 90 artists from nine countries. "Daisharin Senmonten," Japan's first giant wheel performer, used a wheel measuring 8.6 meters in length. The venue was filled with excitement for their powerful performance. LIVE Shizuoka, Caster Yuki Takizawa "We're at Gofukumachi Street. The Street Performance World Cup isn't just held at Sunpu Castle Park; the entire neighborhood is a venue, and the clowns are interacting with the townspeople." One of the highlights of the event is the chance encounters with artists and clowns who appear in the city. LIVE Shizuoka Newscaster Yuki Takizawa "This is an artist from Australia. He's supposed to perform like a motionless bronze statue... Are they really human? He doesn't even move." More Than Mime Theater, participating from Australia, performed like a motionless ornament, and passersby gazed intently at his expressions, limbs, and more. Hinokaguya performed a performance combining fire juggling with Japanese music. The venue was filled with excitement, and the temperature rose steadily. On November 4th, the center of Shizuoka City recorded a record high of 23.7°C. The Street Performance World Cup, known as an "autumn tradition," sold a lot of shaved ice. Shaved Ice Vendor "It's not double (compared to 2023), but we're selling about the same." The venue also had a juggling and plate-spinning experience corner, where many people struggled to try their hand. Those who tried it "It's fun." Those who tried it "It's hard to spin it with the stick. Bring it to the center." On November 2nd, a new initiative was held. Artists paraded through the shopping district while performing, called the "SHOW Store Parade." On Saturday, the second day of the event, 12 artists participated in the parade. The Street Performance World Cup recorded a record-breaking 450,000 visitors between November 1st and 3rd. Audience "It was fun." "The children were fascinated by the performances, so I think it was a great experience." Audience "I got to see the skills and hard work of the various people." "I want to try it myself." The Street Performance World Cup brought smiles to many faces in 2024 as well. For more details, check out NEWS DIG! ↓ https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/sb...