June 1, 2011
The Youth Creativity Palace presents a treasure trove of drawings created by children at an exhibition titled “Fairy Tales of the Nations of the World” and a colorful concert featuring young talents. Timed to coincide with the International Child Protection Day, the exhibition presents over 1,000 artworks: drawings and applied art items created by children aged 5 to 14.
On display are over 1,000 artworks and applied art items created by students and trainees of art schools and art centers in Tashkent such as such as Da Vinci art studio, Sergeli Children`s Art Center, “Ko’zmunchoq” children`s ceramics studio as well as several art studios at cultural centers.
The concert program is in sync with the art show theme, “Fairy Tales of the Nations of the World”. Visitors to the exhibition could view drawings by children based on fairy tales and myths while the big stage offered dancing and singing performances by the winners of “Yangi avlod” (New generation) Children`s Art Festival as well as trainees and students from art schools and studios. Children dressed as American cowboys, Russian beauties, Armenian princesses and Spanish senoritas sang international hits, songs from famous cartoons and films. Also, two collections of children`s clothes – “Gardens of Babylon” and “Colors of Childhood” – that were previously showcased at a children’s fashion festival were demonstrated at the Palace.
One of the highlights of the concert was the performance by “Rhythms of Uzbekistan” percussion group set up by the Hakimov brothers, laureates of “Yangi avlod” Festival. The trio has expanded up to 60 people aged 6 to 16 since the group started teaching. More and more people have been drawn to the Youth Creativity Center as it offers training free of charge. On June 1, the little musicians played Turkish tablas, African drums, Azeri, Indian and American percussion instruments.
The exhibition was given the goal of attracting children`s attention to oral tradition, which is a crucial component of traditional culture. Fairy tales, myths and legends contain basic notions of spiritual values. The works by children center around heroes of fairy tales, mythical creatures and magic cities. Other highlights at the event include embroidery, batic, knitted works, beadwork, mosaic, ceramics, sculpture, and stuffed toys. Made with the use of water colors, gouache and felt-tip pens, the drawings feature images from Uzbek, Russian, Armenian, Greek, Italian, Indian and African myths, fairy tales and stories.
Among other goals of the exhibition are to foster in children an interest in art, to discover talents and promising artists, to help develop tolerance and respect for other cultures.
Related links
BABY International Children’s Tournament