Knees thanks to Fans with a new tent on jubilee tour

The Swiss National-Circus Knie has a loyal fan base: In Crowdfunding, more than 250'000 francs for a new circus came to the tent together. With the new "Chapiteau" is the circus March, on the anniversary tour.

The Swiss National Circus Knie to celebrate in 2019 the 100-year anniversary. To celebrate the anniversary of the circus wanted a new tent. "We went with Crowdfunding for the circus tent is a new and modern way and it has paid off," is the circus Director Fredy Knie Jun., on Tuesday as quoted in a media release.

Only a few hours before the swarm of the financing went for the new "big top" to the end of: Within four months of the circus have said the enthusiastic contributions of a total of 254'101 francs. The funding goal of 250'000 Swiss francs was exceeded.

in Total have been involved 498 people in the Crowdfunding. You are now part of the Circus Knie is in the message. There were contributions from 5 francs up to several thousand francs. 104 supporters, in particular, will be immortalized on the new tent.

anniversary tour with a new tent

The new tent tarpaulin costs 250'000 Swiss francs. Each additional francs to the tent in more Supplements for the new circus, such as, for example, new chairs, to be invested. As of March 2019, the Swiss National Circus goes with the new tent on a tour across Switzerland. In the anniversary program, Viktor Giacobbo and Mike Müller will present in German-speaking Switzerland in the evening performances, satirical Comedy.

The Circus Knie is one of the oldest circus dynasties in Europe. Today, the 7 heads. Generation of the family business. The circus employs approximately 230 employees. The winter quarters is located in Rapperswil-Jona SG, where on 21. March is also the season premiere takes place. (Dec/sda)

Created: 08.01.2019, 10:38 PM