BUDAPEST, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The 15th Budapest International Circus Festival, one of the world's most prestigious such events hosted by the Capital Circus of Budapest, opened here on Wednesday.

       The event will feature almost 100 performers from various countries and regions.

       This year, the festival will offer various shows over six days, with four productions totalling over 50 performances.

       In addition to the traditional circus performances, the festival will host the "Circus, Education, Heritage" international academy conference, organized by the European Circus Association (ECA).