A year-long puppetry project titled 'Enge Engal Nadhigal' by Agai — Theatre of Voices involves children from the Narikurava community in Pallavaram as storytellers, addressing environmental degradation.The initiative includes a tour of Chennai's industrial north to understand pollution's impact on daily life.Children, aged 15, explored thermal power plants, oil refineries, and Adani Port, documenting their experiences for the production.
Agai, a Gen-Z collective focused on social justice, emphasizes collaborative learning over rigid lessons, allowing children to create scripts organically.The project aims to educate through theatre, with plans for performances across Chennai and other cities.It highlights marginalized voices, rejecting the notion of 'voiceless' communities by prioritizing active listening.Agai also partners with groups like Vettiver Collective and Chennai Climate Action Group for campaigns like the March for Marshlands rally.The initiative blends education with environmental advocacy, using creative methods to engage youth in social issues.
Original title: Children from Narikurava community in Pallavaram as ‘commentators’ in a puppetry production on environmental degradation
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