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| Kathmandu Tuesday April 02, 2002 Chaitra 20, 2058. |
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Stage show on quake mitigation planned
Post Report
KATHMANDU, April 1:School children will soon be able to enjoy
the stage show to be held in different schools of Kirtipur, Lalitpur and Kathmandu in the
near future,states the Aakhyan Theatre Group at a press meet here today.
A drama titled Lau ayo ayo will be performed at over 32
schools beginning the first of Baishakh. This play is going to be basically a street drama
on how to prepare in case of any likely earthquake in the future.
The organisers of this production Lutheran World
Federation-Nepal (LFW-Nepal) aims to give children basic information on what an earthquake
is, how to prepare in case of possible earthquake and the steps to take during the
earthquake.
Speaking on the occasion, LFW-Nepal Representative, Gopal
Dhakal said, "As part of our objective on emergency management, these productions
will enable the school children to have a practical approach towards an important subject
like earthquakes."
The members of the Aakhyan Theatre Group will be acting out
the plays to children between the age group of 9 and 15. They plan to cover schools
located in congested areas and more prone to earthquakes.
The group during the stage show at schools will be applying
the concept of ‘still picture’ that will enable the children to be a part of the
stage providing an enjoyable approach to learning.
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