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Every February, a church in east London fills with clowns.

They wear colourful clothes, with bright face make-up and red noses.

They don't look like typical church goers, but the clowns have come together to celebrate the grandfather of clowning, Joseph Grimaldi.

Grimaldi's work was based on the popular Italian style of the time and it was common in England in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

His moves were acrobatic and used mime - actions without words - to show feelings.

These clown traditions have lasted until today.

Those people who find clowns frightening usually stay far away.

However, several used the opportunity to inform their children.

Rui Canico came along with his son, to find out more about the wonderful world of clowning.

Former President of the World Clown Association Andrew Davis, was accompanied by his daughter.

Joining other clowns and exchanging news is, for them, the purpose of the event.

The event provides an opportunity to think of clowns who've died in the previous year.

Their friends like to remember past entertainers together, in a way that's bright and cheerful.

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