January 27, 2007
Al-Hares Puppet Show Continues its Performances to
Children at Private Schools
Following the launch of Al-Hares show at Al-Kasaba on
December 9, 2006, the occasion of the International
Anti-Corruption Day, AMAN organized an additional 19
puppet shows that target around 3500 children at private
schools in Bethlehem, Ramallah and Jerusalem.
The shows tackle issues of corruption, nepotism, and
favoritism in the Palestinian society. The beginning of
these performances started with four showings for 600
school children between 10-13 years old at Al-Kasaba
Theater in Ramallah. Al-Hares is a puppet show based on
a short story that conveys lessons of integrity and
accountability for kids. The motif behind the story
shows how practicing favoritism negatively affects the
development of a society. The showing of the play marks
an innovative attempt in utilizing drama in tackling the
issue of corruption for kids.
The same show will be performed at another 23 UNRWA and
government schools before mid February 2007.
