Traditional Maltese folklore retold as exciting modern fairy tales for children.

ŻiguŻajg Heroes: Storytelling Series
8-10 YEARS

Storytelling / Folklore / Fairy Tales

45mins

English

Studio A, Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta

Thursday 2 July 2020, 10am
Sunday 5 July 2020, 10:30am
Sunday 5 July 2020, 12pm

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Join us to enjoy stories of the past with a modern and magical twist. Beasts, magical creatures, spells, and unexpected adventures await in a special tent where time stands still. Discover more about Maltese heritage and culture through stories written especially for you!

Katarin’s mother had often told her that she should stay away from wells. You never know what is hiding down in the deep, dark hole and what it could do to you. But Katarin was an adventurer. She loved exploring new places and using her survival kit to solve mysteries. So, one day she decided to visit Tal-Belliegħa to find out what the fuss was about. Why were her people so afraid of this place? Will Katarin’s courage be enough to keep her safe or will her curiosity get her into trouble? There’s only one way to find out. Ready? Off we go to join Katarin on yet another of her quests!

Ingħaqad magħna biex tgawdi l-istejjer tal-passat b’ xejra moderna u maġika. Bestji, kreaturi maġiċi, seħer u avventuri maġiċi jistennewk ġo tinda speċjali fejn il-ħin jibqa’ wieqaf. X’ser jiġrilha fil-ġurnata meta finalment tqum? Skopri aktar fuq il-wirt storiku u kulturali Malti f’dawn l-istejjer miktubin speċjalment għalik!

Omm Katarin ta’ spiss kienet qaltilha biex toqgħod ‘il bogħod mill-bjar. Qatt ma tista’ tkun taf x’qed jinħeba f’dik it-toqba fonda u mudlama u xi jkun jista’ jagħmillek. Imma ħajjet Katarin kienet avventura waħda. Kienet tħobb tesplora l-inħawi ġodda u bl-għajnuna tal-għodda li kellha, kienet issolvi ruxmata misteri. Mela darba waħda ddeċidiet li żżur Tal-Belliegħa biex tara fiex isarraf l-għagħa kollu li semgħet. In-nies għalxiex kienu jibżgħu daqstant minnu dal-post? Il-kuraġġ ta’ Katarin ser ikun biżżejjed biex iżommha ‘il bogħod mill-periklu? Mod wieħed hemm kif tistgħu tkunu tafu…lesti? Ejja mmorru ningħaqdu ma’ Katarin għal ġrajja oħra minn tagħha!

Creators: Lignin Stories
Performer: Lara Agius
Photo credits: Elisa von Brockdorff