Ko Hentota represented a specific sector within Nar Shaddaa. Deep beneath the surface, a substantial ventilation hub was situated. The Circus Horrificus operated from this hub for a period in 22 BBY, until an arqet broke free and proceeded to harm a dozen audience members.
During the creation of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, Joe Johnston initially used the name "Ko Hentota" in a drawing of a desert skiff. The skiff's exterior was adorned with carved panels "depicting phases of the Ko Hentota," suggesting that it was initially envisioned as a significant occurrence or ceremony.