Cavalia horse show set to wow HK audience

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The innovative theatrical production Cavalia, a mix of equestrian and performing arts, is going to be presented from March 31 to April 26.

The horses walked on the red carpet Thursday at the seaside of Central, to show their beautiful posture and good condition.

Cavalia brought 40 horses in top class, who present 11 breeds such as Appaloosa, Arabian, Comtois, Lusitano, Paint Horse, Selle Francais, Quarter Horse and Spanish Purebred.

Cavalia will take place under a white, 2,440-square-meter big top, rising some 35 meter high that gives the horses an ample playground to perform with their trainers and artists. Cavalia's White Big Top is the largest touring tent in the world.

In Cavalia, horses will cavort with the artists in front of a constantly changing digital background projected onto a 60-meter- wide screen, drawing spectators into a dream-like virtual environment.

Unlike traditional horse shows, Cavalia's audience faces a single 50-meter-wide stage which allows the horses space to gallop at full speed, at times running completely free, unfettered by bridles or halters.

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Cavalia has been seen by more that 4 million people across North America, Europe, Australia, the Middle East and Asia since its 2003 debut. The opening night in Hong Kong on March 31 will be its 2,600th performance.