Stilt-walking event held to claim Guinness world record

Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte (R) celebrates as he stilt-walks for the 25th anniversary of the Cirque du Soleil in Montreal, June 16, 2009. The Cirque decided to mark its anniversary by organizing stilt-walking events in various cities to try to reclaim a Guinness world record for most people simultaneously walking on stilts.

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