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Information:
The Sheffield City Giants are a pair of processional giants which
were presented to the City of Sheffield in 1992. War and Peace were
completed
in Sheffield,
by
Jordi Grau, a well known Catalan
professional Giant maker. Each Giant weighs around 45 kilograms and is
4 metres
high. Each one is carried by a single porter for performances and
processions in parades and festivals.
During
a half hour spot, the Giants dance four specially choreographed dances
which are named in honour of significant aspects of the Giants' lives.
They are accompanied by a talented band which has played at a high
standard for performances in Europe, Canada and Britain. The Giants are
protected in performance by a group of catchers who act as stewards and
arena markers.
Requirements
for processions:
Reasonably level, with no hills
A route which avoids low telegraph wires and bunting, rough ground, and
overhanging foliage lower than 20 ft
No more than one mile
A route which is more than 10 ft wide.
(NB In most cases the route will have to be checked by one of the crew)
Requirements
for performance:
A dance space of around 20 Sq metres
A level reasonably smooth surface
Space for a 10-piece band
An arena which is safe for the public
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