Summer in Illinois is filled with fun things to do. County fairs are local favorites but I've never been to one (well, not yet). You could always find something to do anytime and anywhere..even if you're not staying in the breezy city of Chicago. But over the weekend, we decided to drive the extra mile just to watch cirque du soleil. My mom and sister told me that cirque was also on tour last year but they presented a different show. I was never a big fan of circus. I guess the only time that I've been to one was way back when i was a child. If memory serves me best, the London Circus had a show in Davao City (correct me please if i'm wrong) which featured different animals, stunts and clowns. I've heard about Cirque from my mom. She always tells me how amazing the shows were and they're a must-see. You see, my mom is (kind of) hard to please so hearing it from her convinced me to watch it..err.. as long as she pays..hehe.

The first cirque du soleil show i've seen was La Nouba at Orlando Florida. I was totally blown away by the whole performance and i instantly fell in love with it. So when we heard that they are on tour and they're having a different show in Chicago, we were all excited and told ourselves that we should find time (from work) to see Kooza. I don't mind driving through heavy traffic for at least two hours. It was my first time driving to the city so i really had no idea what to do if ever we get lost. Luckily, we arrived there in one piece and my heart was racing when i saw the special tent they had to put up just for the show.


Kooza is part circus and part theater. They have a live band and singers playing their music that gets through your vibe. Their set was crazy. Everything was moving and the show was inspired by Hindu and African cultures and the artist Gustav Klimt. My jaws literally dropped because everything was meticulously designed (from the lights, costumes, props, makeup..etc) and the acrobatic stunts were flawless and precisely executed .

No cameras, video cams, cellphones were allowed inside so i didn't really had the chance to take pictures of the performance.. sorry guys. instead we bought the souvenir program and here are some pictures to share.

          the clowns                             the set                               skeleton dance                            teeterboard

Cirque du Soleil never fails to take my breath away and move me to tears. Kooza got a well-deserved standing ovation from the audience. I highly recommend this show and i assure you it will be worth every penny. =)