Peru's oldest circus 'Tony Perejil' meets its audience after decades
Peru's oldest circus 'Tony Perejil' meets its audience after decades
Well-known circus established in Peru's capital Lima in 1964 and gained great fame in the country until the 1990s when it had to be closed
Klebher Vasquez • 02 August 2023 • update: 02 August 2023
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: An aerial view of the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: An aerial view of the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A general view of the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A group of people preparing for the show at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: Circus performers pose for a photo at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A clown holds a painting at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A clown holds a painting at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: Patterns on a clown suit at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A clown is seen at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A clown is seen at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A worker of circus prepares for the show at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A worker of circus prepares for the show at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A worker of circus prepares for the show at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A worker of circus prepares for the show at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A worker of circus prepares for the show at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A worker of circus prepares for the show at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: The oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A motorcyclist rehearses his act in a steel cage at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: the oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: Motorcyclists rehears his act in a steel cage at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: the oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: Motorcyclists rehears their act in a steel cage at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: the oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: Motorcyclists rehears their act in a steel cage at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: the oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A clown is seen at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: the oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: Clowns prepare for the show at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: the oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: Clowns paint their face for show at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: the oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: Clowns paint their faces for show at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: the oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A clown's shoes are seen at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authoritie ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: the oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A clown prepares for the show at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: the oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A clown prepares for the show at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: the oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A clown paints his face for a show at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: the oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A clown is seen at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
Tony Perejil: the oldest circus in Peru
LIMA, PERU - JULY 18: A clown is seen at the Tony Perejil circus, founded by Jose Alvarez also known as Tony Perejil, oldest in Rimac district of Lima, Peru on July 18, 2023. Founded in 1964, it gained great fame in the city until 1990s when it was forced to close. After the death of its founder, Jose Alvarez, his children and grandchildren continued his legacy. Today, the circus reopened under the direction of his son -who bears the same name- and strives to keep this neighborhood circus alive despite the lack of spaces and little support from the authorities. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )Klebher Vasquez
