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TEHRAN, Feb 04 - The streets of east London erupted with slapstick humour on Sunday as clowns from all over gathered for the annual memorial of the legendary Joseph Grimaldi.
TEHRAN, Young Journalists Club (YJC) - "King of clowns" Grimaldi was a 19th-century English stage performer, credited with inventing the white-faced, curly haired, red-nosed look that came to define the role of a clown.
Scores of devotees travelled by plane, by car and on foot -- wearing oversized shoes -- to the All Saints Church in Haggerston for the service, which has been held annually since 1947.
Balloons and bunting hung above the normally sombre pews, which were taken over by wags wearing tiny hats, huge bowties and novelty flowers in honour of the English actor and comedian, who lived from 1778 to 1837.
Unicycles rolled down the aisles, while other fans sat holding custard pies throughout the service.
The unusual gathering attracted puzzled looks and enthusiastic fans.
Grimaldi became the most popular entertainer of the Regency era of the early 1800s, performing in pantomimes, notably in London's West End.
Source: AFP
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