Storytelling for Adults: Intricate Human Relationships

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Storytelling for Adults: Intricate Human Relationships
Beneath the Calm lies the Storm

✨ Experience Stories of Selflessness, Realization, and Transformation ✨
Join us for an immersive storytelling session designed for adults, where ancient folklore and personal narratives come to life. Our skilled storytellers will guide you through captivating tales of bravery, wisdom, and self-discovery.

Featured Stories:
🌟 Dive into a rare Japanese folktale where Kusaku, a farmer aspiring to be a Noh actor, encounters the fearsome shape-changing snake, Uwabami. 

🌳  Set during the Carnatic Wars of the 1700s in India, this story delves into the tragic fate of Thimakka, betrayed and buried alive by her brother. 

🏢  Reflect on the loneliness of the first day at work through a story of unexpected connections and the mysteries that lie beneath first impressions.

🎬 Witness the evolving relationship between a mother and her sons, reminiscent of diverse films with unique plots, revealing the multifaceted nature of human development.

💔Explore the challenging relationship between a daughter and her mother, who suffers from neurosis and schizophrenia. Discover her path to reconciliation and healing.

🌟 A wise minister always tells the king, "It's good," no matter what. But when he angers the king, the story unfolds with lessons about wisdom, loyalty, and the consequences of our actions.

Event Highlights:
        • Live Narrations: Engage with powerful performances that bring each story to life.
        • Cultural Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical contexts of these tales.
        • Interactive Q&A: Interact with the storytellers, where you can ask questions, share your thoughts, and delve deeper into the stories and their meanings.
        

Join us for a night where stories bridge the past and present, uncovering the truths within us all. Bring your friends and immerse yourself in an evening of storytelling that will leave you inspired and enlightened.

Event Highlights:
Interactive Storytelling: Engage with our talented storytellers and become part of the narrative.
Cultural Richness: Discover diverse cultures through their unique folktales, offering insights and perspectives from around the world.
Audience Participation: Join in activities that bring the stories to life.

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Now:
Don't miss this unforgettable storytelling event designed to entertain, enlighten, and enchant. Register today and embark on a journey of discovery through these timeless tales.

About Storytelling Association (Singapore)
Oral Storytelling is an ancient artform that has woven its way into humanity, bringing people close together, imparting wisdom and adding life to the world. Beginning in 2006, the association is a place for the appreciation of storytelling, to nurture the growth of storytellers, to support professional storytellers and to share information on storytelling events in Singapore.

About the 398.2 Storytelling Festival
The 398.2 Storytelling Festival is a free, family-targeted storytelling festival featuring the storytellers of Singapore, both professional and skilled amateurs. The name 398.2 alludes to the Dewey classification number for folktale books.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Central Public Library – Programme Room 1 and 2, 100 Victoria Street National Library Board, Singapore, Singapore