Chile's Circus plays to large audiences after virus restrictions

After months of being restricted to smaller audiences the National Chilean Circus celebrated on Saturday being able to play to larger crowds as coronavirus restrictions were eased in Santiago.

Authorities in the Chilean capital have eased virus measures to allow attendances of up to 1,000 people in open-air shows.

Carlos Salas, who performs as clown, said he was happy to see so many smiling children again on Saturday.

Circus producer, Elias Gonzalez, said the new measures marked a "beautiful day" for the circus which allowed many shows to reopen after a tough period for the industry.

The easing of restrictions has come on Chile's National Circus Day, a date the circus representatives said has been celebrated since 1885.