Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation - Elephant Parade: Storytelling Sessions

Did you know that elephants are the only mammals which cannot jump? They are the biggest land animal and were once used to carry kings!

Pacific Place, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation, brings a series of free fun storytelling sessions for children. Join us on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the month to learn the fascinating facts and legends behind this grand, strong and intelligent animal!

English Sessions (12:30 - 1pm) / Cantonese Sessions (3.30 - 4pm)
6/8, 16/8, 3/9, 6/9 - Elmer
13/8, 23/8, 27/8 - Ellison the Elephant
9/8, 20/8, 30/8 - "Stand Back" Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze"

*Each child can enrol a maximum of twice during the period
*20 participants per session, first-come, first-served

TAGS:
Performing Arts, Youth, Storytelling, Families

Information

Date: 06/08-06/09/2014 (Wed-Sat)
Venue: L2 (near DAKS, shop 207), Pacific Place
Fee: Admission free, registration required at 2844 8988
Suitable for: ages 3 - 8
Note: Every Wednesday and Saturday

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