Children's Stories From India

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,442
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
July 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Fund Administration
Counties Affected
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
Lake of the Woods
St. Louis
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
Lake of the Woods
St. Louis
Project Overview
A World of Magic and Imagination Listen as Zaraawar Mistry and Greg Herriges share the myths, legends, and traditional music of India. And learn about the culture, wildlife, food and history of India. Join us for an interactive program with popular and entertaining tales from Hindu mythology, humorous classics from the Panchatantra and anecdotes about Emperor Akbar and his witty counselor Bribal. Elementary school age children will enjoy and learn about Indian culture, wildlife, food and history in Children’s Stories from India.
Project Details
617 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,442
Other Funds Leveraged
$3,329
Direct expenses
$12,772
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The intended outcome of the program is to stimulate patron imagination, creativity and interest in different cultures. It will also expose patrons to new art formats as well as create access to professional live art through dynamic history players. A survey was distributed to receive feedback from those attending the programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were distributed to participants at all programs. 84% strongly agreed that this was an enjoyable experience and 81% strongly agreed that they would attend a similar event. Comments: I liked the stories I had never heard before that kept the kids engaged. The music was amazing and truly enhanced the stories. The variety of learning aspects - story, culture, language music interaction and engagement. I learned a new vocabulary, stories, songs and musical instruments. Many enjoyed his stories and learning about culture and how great it is to expose their kids to other cultures.

Source of Additional Funds

22 libraries provided space, staff, and additional promotion for the programs and approximately 20 regional newspapers provided marketing through press releases, photos and interviews with artists and performers.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Weikum
Organization Name
Arrowhead Library System
Street Address
5528 Emerald Avenue
City
Mt. Iron
State
MN
Zip Code
55768
Phone
218-741-3840 ext. 230
Email
jim@arrowhead.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200