Children in Hanoi will have a chance to learn about biodiversityprotection through a special performance of the Thang Long Water PuppetTheatre.
The theatre, in collaboration with TRAFFIC – thewildlife trade monitoring network, and the Ministry of Natural Resourcesand Environment’s Biodiversity Conservation Association, will hold aseries of shows for schoolchildren in Hanoi to raise their awarenessabout the threats facing biodiversity.
The event is being held in support of the International Biodiversity Day on May 22.
During May, children from selected primary schools will attend a newlydeveloped show by the theatre called Ao Lang (Village Pond), whichfocuses on educating audience members about the importance ofbiodiversity protection and water conservation through a series of shortstories that explore issues of habitat degradation and competition fornatural resources.
"As Vietnam sees many of its specieslost due to habitat destruction, climate change and poaching, many youngVietnamese are growing up in a time in which their natural heritage hasbeen taken away from them," said Dr Naomi Doak, TRAFFIC's GreaterMekong Programme Coordinator.
"This show hopes to inspire youthin Vietnam to value the country's biodiversity and want to protectit, rather than exploiting it for personal gain," she added. " Vietnamhas many unique and amazing species that everyone should be incrediblyproud of."
Though some primary and secondary schools inHanoi are beginning to include issues relating to the environment andbiodiversity as part of their curriculum, this was done primarilythrough the efforts of individuals within schools rather than through anoverarching educational policy.
This event helps exposestudents to pressing environmental issues that are not always discussedin traditional educational settings.
The newly developed showwill become a permanent feature of the puppet theatre's weekly lineup ofperformances available to the general public.
It is part ofthe theatre's efforts to create socially conscious yet entertainingshows that showcase the rich history of Vietnamese water puppetry.-VNA
The theatre, in collaboration with TRAFFIC – thewildlife trade monitoring network, and the Ministry of Natural Resourcesand Environment’s Biodiversity Conservation Association, will hold aseries of shows for schoolchildren in Hanoi to raise their awarenessabout the threats facing biodiversity.
The event is being held in support of the International Biodiversity Day on May 22.
During May, children from selected primary schools will attend a newlydeveloped show by the theatre called Ao Lang (Village Pond), whichfocuses on educating audience members about the importance ofbiodiversity protection and water conservation through a series of shortstories that explore issues of habitat degradation and competition fornatural resources.
"As Vietnam sees many of its specieslost due to habitat destruction, climate change and poaching, many youngVietnamese are growing up in a time in which their natural heritage hasbeen taken away from them," said Dr Naomi Doak, TRAFFIC's GreaterMekong Programme Coordinator.
"This show hopes to inspire youthin Vietnam to value the country's biodiversity and want to protectit, rather than exploiting it for personal gain," she added. " Vietnamhas many unique and amazing species that everyone should be incrediblyproud of."
Though some primary and secondary schools inHanoi are beginning to include issues relating to the environment andbiodiversity as part of their curriculum, this was done primarilythrough the efforts of individuals within schools rather than through anoverarching educational policy.
This event helps exposestudents to pressing environmental issues that are not always discussedin traditional educational settings.
The newly developed showwill become a permanent feature of the puppet theatre's weekly lineup ofperformances available to the general public.
It is part ofthe theatre's efforts to create socially conscious yet entertainingshows that showcase the rich history of Vietnamese water puppetry.-VNA
