Gaatha – Mumbai International Storytelling Festival is a three-day event with the theme ‘ADAPT’, was conceptualized to celebrate our rich heritage through storytelling in varied forms and is committed to keeping the tradition alive. Along with so many meaningful and wonderful workshops and events for adults, they also have fun and insightful programs for kids.
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As we all know, kids and stories are the best combo! With new and interesting stories, there are some interesting workshops that your kids should attend and be a part of. This would be an experience to remember for your tiny one!
Here Are The Events In Gaatha That Your Child Shouldn’t Miss:
Sahayog: Workshop with Nareshwadi Warli tribes
An eye-opening workshop that celebrates the diversity of culture.
Friday, 20th January 2023
10:30am – 3:30pm
The Somaiya School Auditorium
A Story and A Song: Children’s Concert
Tall tales of friendships and food that are guaranteed to delight and have you singing along with their catchy refrains.
Saturday, 28th January 2023
11:00am – 11:45am
Online
Humorous Tales: Family Concert
Find the truth through three humorous tales of Women. Interspersed with wit and wisdom with ace storyteller, and author Jeeva Ragunath.
Friday, 10th February 2023
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Online
Puppet Nani by The Puppetarians: Children’s Showcase
‘Puppet Nani’ tells a story about the time she lived in a jungle, and about the cold night on which she just couldn’t sleep! A story filled with animals, a mischievous thief, and messages of love, compassion, kindness, sharing and co-existence.
Saturday, 18th February, 2023
11:00am – 11:40am- Kitab Khana Fort
3:30pm – 4:30pm- Kalidas Auditorium
5+ years
Resplendent Rasam: Kitchen Tales
Janaki dishes out the most aromatic Rasam with special ingredients in this Kitchen Tale.
Saturday, 18th February, 2023
11:45am – 12:30pm- Kitab Khana Fort
3:30pm – 4:30pm- Kalidas Auditorium
5+ years
Ragas and Kathas: Musical Storytelling
“Ragas and Kathas”, attempts to make classical music accessible through stories to a wider audience. Our featured storytellers will include Carnatic and Hindustani classical music and will paint visual pictures through their stories.
Sunday, 19th February, 2023
10:30am – 11:30am
Sakarben Karamshi Somaiya Sabhagruha
12+ years
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The Laughing Cauldron: Children’s Showcase
Humour Tales for children by Indian and International Storytellers.
Sunday, 19th February, 2023
11:00am – 12:30pm- Kitab Khana Fort
3:30pm – 4:30pm- The Somaiya School Auditorium
Cultural Collections- India’s history under colonial rule: History Trunkies
History Trunkies will curate a number of objects from the UK [cultural institutions of museums, art galleries, libraries] that allow us to re-examine India’s public heritage and why it can be controversial! Join us for participative storytelling as you become history detectives looking for clues
Sunday, 19th February, 2023
2:00pm – 3:00pm
The Somaiya School Auditorium
12+ years
Abhinaya Katha: Dance and Stories
Dance is an expression, a communication of thoughts and feelings!
Sunday, 19th February, 2023
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Sakarben Karamshi Somaiya Sabhagruha
12+years
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* The schedule is subject to last minute changes due to unavoidable circumstances. Kindly keep checking the website.