5,000 children from all seven continents are preparing for 200 multicultural performances, part of the 10th International Children's Festival of Performing Arts that begins in the city tomorrow
5,000 children from all seven continents are preparing for 200 multicultural performances, part of the 10th International Children's Festival of Performing Arts that begins in the city tomorrow
Child is the father of man. And mania. And, when 5,000 of them get together to give it their best, there's no escaping the fest. With the aim of spreading peace and unity through the medium of performing arts, and promoting cultural exchange through myriad workshops, the 10th International Children's Festival Of Performing
Arts (ICFPA) is all set to make midweek an animated affair.
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School children rehearse at National Bal Bhawan u00a0
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Nigeria to Nepal
The annual fest, conceptualised by Ryan Foundation in association with National Bal Bhavan and Indian Council for Cultural Relations, has a different theme every year, this year's being 'I Can. I Will'. Kids from all over the world, including countries like Bangladesh, Germany, Iran, Israel, Latvia, Nigeria, Nepal, Pakistan, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Zambia, Finland, Indonesia, Italy, Switzerland and Thailand, among others, are all set to give the capital a taste of global culture. This apart, more than 60 schools from India promise the desi tadka.
Your li'l ones will enjoy the many events lined up all through the week - ballets, one act plays, street theatre, puppetry, interactive discussions and more.
"This festival is not only for Indian children, but for children of the world. It aims at promoting the spirit of solidarity by bringing children from different parts of the world under one roof, and making them express their creativity on a single platform," signs off Utkarsh Marwah, event director. Your presence and pats are welcome, he reiterates.
Group guides in conversation
The Guide got troupe leaders from different countries to share what's in store
She has a surprise"The Visha School Of Dance will be doing a mix of Hanuma Wannama and folk dance Kala Gedi, among others. We also have a surprise planned. This celebration has made me find so many new Indian friends."
Visha De Silva, Sri Lanka
They call him Mr India"Our team from Rhodes Park School Theatre Club will be staging a play called 'Tip of an iceberg'. It revolves around a child who is stigmatised for being HIV positive. I wait for this event every year. Back home, they call me Mr India!"
Harrson Mulaya, Zambia 'A' certificate "Our team of New Experience Theatre will be staging a modern comic act. Theatre has a universal language, and it will strengthen the bond between Iran and India. Interestingly, ours is an all adult group performing for kids."
Asghar Khalili, IranFirst date"Through the 40-minute musical performance by our group Indonesian Dance Laboratoryu00a0- SMP Pangudi Luhur, we are trying to depict a glimpse of our relatively unknown tradition for the first time."
Wayan Handoko, IndonesiaRomania in B-town"35 children in the age group of 6-16 will be part of the musical performance by our team of Allegretto & As. The 50-minute performance will be about kids dancing to Bollywood tracks."
Prof Adriana Codreanu, Romania
10th International Children's Festival of Performing Arts, 2009
When: December 16- 19
Venue: Various
Entry: Passes can be collected from Ryan International School, Sector - C, Pocket - 8, Vasant Kunj
Ring: 26899089/3549/2822
For detailed schedule, log on to: www.ryanicfpa.com
