Ethiopia Circus Helps Youths to Juggle Life

circus – n. a traveling show often performed in a tent and includes trained animals, clowns and acrobats

disabled – adj. not able to perform (such as walking or seeing) because of illness, injury, etc.

divert – v. to take attention from something or someone

festival – n. an organized series of performances

gang – n. a group of young people who do illegal things

showcase – n. an event, occasion, etc., that shows the abilities or good qualities of someone or something in an attractive or favorable way

trapeze – n. a swing high above the ground that circus performers perform athletic tricks on

up-and-coming – adj. becoming more successful, important, and well known