For the 1st time in Malaysia, some of the world’s best storytellers from US, UK, Japan, India, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Australia and Malaysia will come together for one day in Penang to tell their stories to children.
International storytellers:
Jeeva Raghunath (India)
Yoko Kami (Japan)
Cassandra Wye (UK)
Dr Wajuppa Tossa & Dr Prasong Saihong (Thailand)
Dr Margaret Read Macdonald (USA)
Sheila Wee (Singapore)
& others
Malaysia storytellers :
Mama Tok
Yusof Gajah
Ng Kok Keong
Mamasham and others
These world-class storytellers will share with the children some of life’s most crucial lessons on the love for our earth and people through stories
This is a very rare opportunity indeed for families to enjoy and learn, and at the same time be mesmerized by the stories that will be told by professional storytellers from around the globe who specialise in telling stories to children.
The event will be held at Youth Park, (Taman Perbandaran) Penang on September 18, 2010.
Date : 18 September 2010 (Saturday)
Time : 10.00 am - 6.00 pm
Venue : Youth Park (Taman Perbandaran), Penang
TARGET GROUPS
Preschool and Primary school children (from 4 to 12 years old) and their families . There will be special sessions dedicated to storytelling to younger children (below 5 years old ) and children with special needs.
LANGUAGES
The storytelling will be mainly in English, with some storytellers telling in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin,Tamil and other languages as well.
STORYTELLING BY KIDS
Although this event is not about storytelling by kids and neither is it a competition, nevertheless there will be platforms provided for children to tell their stories as well. Please check with your child’s school to register.
For further information, please visit http://www.seri.com.my
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