National Children's Theater Festival kicks off today

Published On: March 1, 2024 01:46 PM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal

KATHMANDU, March 1: The National Children's Theatre Festival -2024 is beginning today.

The event organized by the Federation of Theater Persons Nepal with the goal of providing a platform for the exposure and development of inherent talent among children will run till March 10.

Federation Central President Rajendra Rimal said the best plays chosen through a final selection from among the plays provided by school level children in response to an open call for plays throughout the country would be staged on the occasion.

"We have selected 11 best plays for performance. The schools whose scripts have been selected will be staging their entries. Students above grade eight from the schools concerned will perform the plays. The duration of the plays is 30 to 35 minutes," he added.

The Festival taking place at the National Cultural Undertaking at Jamal is held in collaboration with the Private and Boarding Schools Organisation of Nepal and the Cultural Undertaking.

The winning drama will bag a cash prize of Rs 100,000, a trophy and a certificate with the opportunity to participate in international-level drama competitions.

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