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Parent-child Program Held by the National Theatre and Concert Hall

In the Story Time for Kids event in June and August 2024, in addition to the enthusiastic participation of FPCC colleagues and their families, FPCC also invited families cared for by the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families, New Taipei City Branch to enjoy the performing arts with the children.

In June, the “Hello, Mr. Shakespeare!” Story Time for Kids activity took advantage of the space of the National Theater and Concert Hall’s Performing Arts Library to create exciting scene changes, interacting with the audience and exploring the life of Shakespeare through the story of the protagonist, Little Ham, looking for his father. In addition, the event also collaborated with the seasonal exhibition to introduce Shakespeare-related picture books, allowing parents and children to learn about this important artist through music, dramas, books, and other diverse methods.

In August, the “Hello, Mr. Louis Armstrong!” event started with cheerful jazz music, allowing kids to perform with the performers in live performances led by piano and trumpet, creating a close-up experience with the music. At the event, colleagues and children from the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families were invited to come on stage and play percussion instruments with the performers, creating a carefree and improvisational jazz music party.

In addition to the live performances in the Story Time for Kids, the National Theater and Concert Hall also arranged a guided tour to help employees and families of the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families better understand the theater. An experienced docent walked the participants through the artwork, chandeliers, special floral green walls, and the secrets of the auditorium and the stage. The children listened, interacted with the docent with enthusiasm, and said with joy, “Today was really fun! We want to come to see the performances and visit the National Theatre and Concert Hall again!” The rich art and cultural journey left a lasting impression on the children and also planted the seeds of art for the future. We hope that the children can continue to be exposed to art and feel the beauty of art.