How stories mould children
T. K. GANAPATHY
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Through the new concept, `Kanmaniye Kadai Kelu,' learning promises to be fun for kids.
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SPELLBINDING: Children listening to Koothapiran.
To help children imbibe the rich cultural heritage of our country and lead a stress-free life, Sri Krishna Sweets had recently organised a children's programme in Coimbatore, `Kanmaniye Kadai Kelu.' Krishnan of Krishna Sweets, said narrating stories to children was an art.
The spacious auditorium of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan was overflowing with children, accompanied by their parents, who had gathered to listen to Koothapiran, fondly known as `Vanoli' Anna, an adept storyteller on AIR for decades. Addressing the children, he said the art of story telling was fast disappearing. Relating a simple story of how a parrot was saved by a group of ants from the clutches of a Rakshasa, the speaker explained that no living creature should come to harm. He appealed to the parents to spend more time with their wards.
Actor Y. Gee. Mahendra, who inaugurated the event, stressed the need for children to read quality books.
Vanitha Mohan, social activist, called upon the children to develop love towards Nature. The programme is held at the Bhavan premises on the first Sunday of every month.
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