President Ho Chi Minh (right) and Kaysone Phomvihane, head of the visiting Lao Party and Patriotic Front delegation, in 1966. (VNA File Photo) Hanoi (VNA) – A storytelling contest on Vietnam– Lao Friendship was launched in Hanoi on May 9, as part of a special communication campaign for the 60th anniversary of the founding of […]
Fusing storytelling with a culinary journey that appeals to all the senses can seem like a daunting task, however, DinnerTimeStoriesSA and Le Petit Chef have cooked up a storm of stories for Capetonians, and the experience deserves a place at your must-have table. DinnerTimeStories SA The smallest chef in the world has come to Cape […]
As part of the ‘Books to Friendship’ programme, a ‘Telling Stories’ competition was held among class II pupils of the pre-primary branch of DAV, Hazaribagh. In this competition, the young participants presented animated stories in a storytelling style drawn from many world famous books including Panchatantra, Akbar-Birbal, The Jungle Book and Life Skill. At the […]
Only Natalie Mix senior has a strong enough passion for the art of words that she would find herself walking on, over and through furniture for a good story. “I’ve been writing all my life,” Natalie said. “When I was a kid, I was picking up books around my house, and going around my living […]
Dr Ratan Bhattacharjee The Northeast is again seeing a revival of storytelling techniques with writers like Easterine Kire, a Kohima girl who grew up with her storytelling grandparents was awarded the 2018 Sahitya Puraskar Ball by Sahitya Akademi for Son of the Storm Cloud and The Hindu Prize for Fiction 2015 for When the river […]
If you’ve spent hours playing Assassin’s Creed or one of its many spin-off or board game versions, then it’s time to meet the gaming industry leader who has been in a leadership position in creating art for the household name, and arguably, the biggest and most successful title to date, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Since realizing […]
Showing at the 60th Ann Arbor Film Festival, Fern Silva’s debut feature “Rock Bottom Riser” experiments with what exactly a movie is. It blurs the line between documentary and narrative storytelling, with most of the film consisting of shots of Hawaii’s natural beauty mixed with monologues, voice-overs and lectures on the history of Polynesian exploration, […]
Storytelling is the technique by which the stories of a culture are passed on to subsequent generations, and it reinforces the ideals of any civilization. Fables, folk tales, myths and legends are among the many formats in which these stories are transmitted. When you consider that the majority of books, journals, videos, news broadcasts, social […]
From a reading room for non-school hours to creating a bird sanctuary on the school campus – leaders from six public schools shared their special initiatives with other school administrators during the handover Excellence in Education Awards held on Monday. During the award ceremony, 48 schools were recognized by the Delhi government in different award […]
The Classroom launches Fiver Fest with a fundraising event The Totally Locally local shopping campaign kicks off in Thanet from March 12. Thanet District Council, as part of the Welcome Back High Streets funding, has partnered with Totally Locally to encourage business owners to work together to celebrate the island’s independent high streets and help […]
The Azalea Storytelling Festival will make a big comeback this Friday for its 25th edition. This year, the three-day event will return to its more traditional format at LaGrange College’s Callaway Auditorium with several prominent storytellers. Tickets can be purchased on the LaGrange Society of Performing Art website at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=133846. Masks will be mandatory inside […]
Mysore/Mysore: Kalasuruchias part of its 15th anniversary celebrations, hosted “Kathe Kelona Banished”, Stroy Narrative by Writer and Editor Vasudhendra on February 26 at 4:30 p.m. and Interaction with Vasudhendra on February 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Suruchi Rangamane in Kuvempunagar here. Over these many years, people from all walks of life have shared stories with […]
An Indian student who just graduated from class 12 has created an online storytelling platform called “Suno Story” to engage people and children in oral storytelling, preserving Indian culture. The 18-year-old girl from Delhi named Peehu Agarwal said that “in the growing era of urbanization, the number of nuclear families is increasing more and more, […]
Tribune press service Jalandhar: The Institutional Innovation Council (IIC) of the Apeejay Institute, in collaboration with the Tape A Tale community, organized a “National Level Online Storytelling Competition” for MBA, MCA students , BBA, B.Com (H), BCA, BTech in search of India’s next best storyteller. The goal of this competition was to provide […]
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Musical Water Fountain with laser, light and sound show in Bagh-e-Bahu. The Lieutenant Governor said the musical water fountain with laser, light and sound show is the first of its kind in Jammu region. This innovative project will showcase cultural heritage and take tourism in Jammu to […]
“Out of the Swamp” takes place Saturday at 8 p.m. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Theater is bringing back the art of spoken word with the “Untold Stories” series. Each show is different, with different artists. “Each show has six different local writers, actors, performers, everyday people telling a story, live in person, called upon […]
“Sensory Journeys” is a project developed by the South Shields Museum, which provides children and their families with inclusive sessions of digital sensory storytelling that relate to local history and engage with the museum’s collections. Three unique fictional stories were developed for the project by local artists and writers. Stories include “Davy’s First Shift”, the […]
Brij didn’t just write Fiji’s history. He was part of it. We have heard before of his role as commissioner on the Fiji Constitution Review Commission in 1996. In 2009, Brij became an icon of a darker chapter in the history of our country – arrested, assaulted, threatened, deported, banned from entering Fiji and repeatedly […]
Sharon Isbin performed at Wolf Trap on Sunday. Photo: J.Henry Fair Sharon Isbin presented “The Spanish Hour” on Sunday afternoon at the Barns at Wolf Trap, offering a collection of Spanish and Latin American pieces that showed that Isbin can play the guitar like few others can. Fulfilling the dual purpose of pandemic safety and […]
Some of my favorite childhood memories include being read and learning to read myself only to get lost in a book. If you forgive me the oldmanyellsatcloud.gif moment: It is a painful loss that many children are so completely surrounded by screens that it is difficult to experience it. I was then delighted to see […]
The revitalization of the town of Gort received another major boost last week when it was one of 27 flagship projects to be shared in the latest 21.5 million Rural Regeneration Development Fund. euros. The Gort Inse Guaire project has received €798,000 for the redesign of the market square and city center streets, as well […]
Cows are not the new coal and they are not the new Tesla. As catchy as Time Magazine’s recent headline, “Cows Are The New Coal,” got to be, that’s not true. But it fits nicely into a well-crafted and biased narrative that is now plaguing the cattle industry. Carbon is used by plants to create […]
A little drama during the holidays is fine, as long as it takes place on stage or screen rather than at the dinner table. Christmas would hardly be Christmas without the entertainment that accompanies it, from Nativity plays to the Nutcracker ballet and Charlie Brown specials. Our family watches “The Muppet Christmas Carol” every year. […]
Wytchwood follows the story of an old witch as she unraveled mysteries around her home using intricate crafts and food searches. Wytchwood is a delightful, narrative crafting game developed by Alientrap and published by Whitethorn Digital for PC and consoles. Wytchwood combines dark fairy tale tropes with witty dialogue to create memorable characters and charming […]
DUBAI – Books have extraordinary power to change the world and transform us into more empathetic and tolerant people, allowing us to better understand the realities and ambiguities of culture, race, identity, art and history from other points of view. Delegates to the Global Creative Economy Conference, held in the United Arab Emirates on December […]
Joniston receiving a momento from Anna Vivienne (left) at the launch of her book, ‘Hauntings and Ghostly Whispers’. – photo courtesy of Edmund Samunting/STB KOTA KINABALU (December 12): Storytelling should be included in the tourism program of rural tourism, especially in homestays, kampungstays and farms. As the main objective of these establishments is to provide […]
DUBAI, December 11, 2021 (WAM) – Books have extraordinary power to change the world and transform us into more empathetic and tolerant people, allowing us to better understand the realities and ambiguities of culture, race, identity, art and history from other points of view. Delegates to the Global Creative Economy Conference, held in the United […]
Writer of Mohan Bhandari (1937 to 2021) Nonika singh Among the many interactions that we had with the distinguished writer of Punjabi literature, Mohan Bhandari, one of his statements has remained etched forever in his mind. “Writing,” he often said, “cannot be a forced exercise. It has to come from within. ”And as he professed, […]
There are plenty of festive events on the calendar and unique ways to support local charities and local businesses, says arts columnist Welcome to snowy November! Now that the weather is more seasonal, it’s time to take a look around and see what fun events are happening, to help us forget about the cold snowy […]
ANI | Update: 09 Nov 2021 19:43 STI Bombay (Maharashtra) [India], November 9 (ANI / PNN): Finally, a chess book that aims to teach chess to children in a friendly and interactive way is on the market. Written by invitation from Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools, Jahnvi Shah, Shatranj Ke Baal Yodha’s book aims […]
The 14th edition of the Hakaya Festival, organized by the Al Balad Theater and the Arab Education Forum to celebrate the art of storytelling, kicked off on Hashemite Square in Amman on Friday. The opening ceremony, led by Shalabieh Al Hakawatieh, a Jordanian storyteller, was followed by stories from four storytellers from Palestine, Egypt, Lebanon […]
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Stepping into a historic site like Hatfield House in Strawberry Mansion can sometimes feel like a form of time travel. Over the next few weeks, that sci-fi notion comes a lot closer to reality, as the house of Greek Revival is transformed into something of a portal by the North Philly-based artist collective Black Quantum […]
Mona When writer-director Ranjan Chandel moved to Mumbai without any ties, but full of stories, it was a huge leap of faith. But like many others, the City of Dreams has accepted Ranjan, who now lives there with her two cats, and continues to tell emotional stories. His latest web series, Grahan, on Disney + […]
Here Comes John (1993), Bridget O’Connor’s first storybook, blew like a great wind in 1993 – smart, stylish, very funny, even a little cruel at times, giving him more than a whiff of danger. . His voice was unforgettable, his ear close to the ground of contemporary demotic, a rare working-class voice as rebellious as […]
Brand dynamism: the pop-up celebrates the universe of the Penhaligon brand through the imagined stories of its Portraits and Trade Routes fragrance lines TURKEY. Puig Travel Retail Europe and Unifree Duty Free (a joint venture of Gebr Heinemann) have teamed up to host an exciting new pop-up from Penhaligon to Istanbul Airport. The consumer-centric activation […]
Thenhippalam (Malappuram): A “Sankaraleela” storytelling podcast that features mythological stories for children has completed 50 episodes. Retired Calicut Unviersity Deputy Registrar Renuka Warrier, who is visually impaired, started storytelling online using Google Podcast during the lockdown last year. Renuka started the podcast to share knowledge with kids while keeping them entertained. Now the podcast has […]
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As a pastor, Matthew Rucker discovered early on that people love stories. When he said, let me tell you a story, people were connecting. “When you use a story with a spiritual meaning attached to it, people remember it,” says Rucker. “If I had to give myself a title, it would be, The Story Telling […]
The new series is exciting and moving Amazon Prime’s new American horror drama uses real-world influence to convey a dark side of the 1950s. Prime Video is another streaming service among the names of Netflix, Disney +, Hulu, and many more. With a constantly updated catalog, one of the platform’s latest additions gives a horrific […]
Jalandhar: An online storytelling contest has been organized for the pupils of class VII of Innocent Hearts School. The students presented their stories on the themes of “Overcoming the Monster” and “Failure is a stepping stone to success”. They also used flash cards and graphics. The purpose of carrying out such activities is to improve […]
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WOOD) – The Muskegon Art Museum has teamed up with Dads on Deck, Great Start Muskegon and Read Early, Read Often to produce three hours of free virtual stories to air this month. Storytelling sessions feature members of Muskegon Dads on Deck reading children’s books illustrated with artwork featured in the MMA […]
“The Museum of Remembrance” by Elizabeth McCracken (Ecco) If you’re tired of trying to choose something to watch on one of your half-dozen streaming services, maybe it’s time to read a short story instead. They may be the perfect antidote to viewing frenzy. Elizabeth McCracken’s latest collection, “The Souvenir Museum,” is a good place to […]
Tired of browsing Netflix looking for something to watch Through ROB MERRILL Associate Press April 12, 2021, 3:31 PM • 3 minutes to read Share on FacebookShare on twitterEmail this article “The Remembrance Museum”, by Elizabeth McCracken (Ecco) If you’ve had enough of trying to pick something to watch on one of your half-dozen streaming […]
“The Remembrance Museum”, by Elizabeth McCracken (Ecco) If you’re tired of trying to pick something to watch on one of your half-dozen streaming services, maybe it’s time to read a short story instead. They may just be the perfect antidote for over looking. Elizabeth McCracken’s latest collection, “The Souvenir Museum”, is a good place to […]
This cover image published by Ecco shows “The Souvenir Museum” by Elizabeth McCracken. (Eco via AP) This cover image published by Ecco shows “The Souvenir Museum” by Elizabeth McCracken. (Eco via AP) “The Museum of Remembrance”, by Elizabeth McCracken (Ecco) If you’re tired of trying to choose something to watch on one of your half-dozen […]
The pupils of a zilla parishad school in the village of Koyanguda (Gadchiroli district) listen with great attention to their teacher, Vinit Padmawar, telling stories as part of the “Goshtincha Shanivaar” initiative Nagpur: A ‘storytelling’ initiative launched in October last year by the government of Maharashtra and UNICEF has impacted the lives of many students […]
A brilliant and award-winning fiction writer, Brad watson his family and friends will remember his sense of humor, sharp intelligence, honesty, empathy, sheer genuineness, and his smile, which was often sly as though he was up to something. For his friends, the only thing better than reading Brad’s stories was listening to them: stories that […]
Every gamer knows how much a good story contributes to a good game. A game can have great graphics, but without a story it becomes a monotonous race. However, regardless of the graphics of a game, a well-told story keeps players engaged and curious about how such a game will play out. Narration refers to […]
Feminist author and icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie came to Langford Auditorium on November 21 to present her talk “Writer, Thinker, Feminist: Vignettes from Life” as part of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Adichie is well known for her books, including “Half of a Yellow Sun”, “Purple Hibiscus” and “Americanah”, the latter of which is recognized as […]
Thompson Square are a seasoned country duo with two top five albums, certified gold and 2X platinum singles and continue to rack up multiple Grammy nominations and three trophies as Vocal Duo of the Year at the ACM and CMA Awards. After welcoming the birth of their son, Cooper, in 2016, Shawna and Keifer Thompson’s […]
Initially, what started as a campaign to ensure that books are available in schools for disadvantaged children has now grown into an organization that aims to bring about a revolution in education through reading. “Share a book, India “ as a community strives to weave stories into the young minds of our nation and broaden […]
Watch President Donald Trump’s rallies enough and his storytelling power shines through. He is the hero, the savior, the dragon slayer of his own story. The bad guys include Democrats, foreigners and journalists at the back of the room. Love it or hate it, but give credit to it: Trump manages to tell a story. […]
By Marie Herbrandson, RN, and Lauren Loether, LCSW As palliative care workers, we are often asked, “How did you get to work in palliative care? It must be so depressing. Although there are challenges to working in this area, our team believes in the concept that death is “the final act of life” and we […]
As an author of popular books for children and young adolescents, he is not what you would expect. Alan St. Jean of Battle Creek, Michigan, holds a Commerce Degree from Ohio State University. In his last “real” job, he was in purchasing and bookkeeping for a doll manufacturing company. But now he happily writes books […]
No story has ever been written without me. I can belong to anyone, anywhere. I have no borders. I don’t have any rules. I am free to travel wherever I want. What am I? Doodlers, dreamers, artists, musicians, songwriters, circus performers, sculptors and dancers are all characters in my books for a reason… They might […]