Every child is special. And some have a unique way of expressing their gifts.
La Foret Ebouriffee — presented by Unicef, Alliance Francaise and Sanskriti Sagar in association with t2 — showcased such gifts at GD Birla Sabhagar on June 17.
With an art exhibition by underprivileged kids and two contemporary dance performances — one Indian and one French — the event aimed to “fight the unfair”, said Stephane Amalir, director, Alliance Francaise. It is part of the Fair Start campaign by Unicef and Alliance Francaise, which reinforces the idea that all children deserve the chance to be happy and healthy, and reach their full potential.
Earlier this year, 10 child artists had attended an art workshop by Vietnamese painters Nguyen Quy Kien and Nguyen Xuan L’an, as part of the Fair Start campaign.
“La Foret Ebouriffee is the story of Racine, a boy who is different from others. A forest has grown inside his head without anybody noticing. Fleeing from a hostile grandmother, the little boy sets off on the most surprising adventures, gradually tracing a path that leads him back to himself. The Ben Aim brothers took us on a poetic journey between virtual images and bodies in motion,” said Amalir.
Text: Malancha Dasgupta
Pictures: Shuvo Roy Chaudhury
