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THIS WEEKEND @ HIPPOCAMPUS – CHENNAI – 23RD MARCH ’13

A Tale of Colours!

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 Saturday, March 23rd @ 11 am

Age: 3-6

 We are celebrating Holi, little ones! Come and join us, listen to stories and make some amazing crafts along with Aunty Vandana.  Do you know the story behind Holi? Well if you don’t, then hop over to Hippocampus and learn all about it from the book, ‘Amma , Tell me about Holi’

 

  Tie ‘em and Dye ‘em!

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Saturday, March 23rd @ 11 am

Ages: Above 7
Its Holi !!!
And we are having an exciting session of tie and dye art along with Aunty Hamsa! Come learn the art and create magic with colours!
Tie-dye is a process of tying and dyeing a piece of fabric or cloth which is made from knit or woven fabric, usually cotton; typically using bright colors. It is a modern version of traditional dyeing methods used in many cultures throughout the world. “Tie-dye” can also describe the resulting pattern or an item which features this pattern.
The earliest surviving examples of pre-Columbian tie-dye in Peru date from 500 to 810 AD. Their designs include small circles and lines, with bright colors including red, yellow, blue, and green

WORLD STORYTELLING DAY @HIPPOCAMPUS-CHENNAI 16TH MARCH, ’13

Celebrating World Storytelling Day

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 Saturday, March 16th @ 11 am

Ages 4 and above

Hippocampus, in association with Karadi Tales and The Book Lovers’ Program for Schools, invites you to a storytelling session on World Storytelling Day.

 Come join us as we tell you a story that’s all about the importance of storytelling!

 The story that will be told is called The Story and the Song, a gorgeous picture book from Karadi Tales. Come join us for stories and activities all based on the art of storytelling!

The Story and the Song is based on a South Indian folktale of the oral tradition about sharing stories and music. The story brilliantly emphasises the importance that art and stories play in our lives. In its own subtle way, the book breaks gender stereotypes among children. This book is now distributed throughout North America and widely recommended in libraries, schools, and parenting journals for its multicultural values.

 

This Tamil folktale adapted for children by Manasi Subramaniam is illustrated by Ayswarya Sankaranarayanan.

World Storytelling Day
World Storytelling Day is a global celebration of the art of oral storytelling.

On World Storytelling Day, as many people as possible tell and listen to stories in as many languages and as many places as possible, during the same day and night.

  Call 42116417/24433544 to know more!

THIS WEEKEND @ HIPPOCAMPUS -CHENNAI 9TH MARCH ’13

Two for a Tale!

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Saturday, March 9th @ 11 am

Age: 3-6

Do you know the girlw ho loved a good scare?

Have you seen the bear that lost his hat?

‘Muahaha’ , the girl would yell.

‘I love my hat,’ the bear would tell.

Come hear their stories and laugh like little fairies!

Author and storyteller Annie Besant will tell you not one tale, but two! I want my Hat Back by Jon Klassen and Annie’s own book, Mala’s Silver Anklets. Illustrator and designer Parvathy Subramanian will craft some art for the little tots too!

Annie will also be signing copies of her book after the storytelling session. So don’t forget to bring your copies! If you don’t have one, you can buy them here at Hippocampus too!

Dial for crocodile!

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Saturday, March 9th @ 11 am

Ages: Above 7
Are you fearless?Are you brave?
Is it an adventure that you crave?
Walk with us. Walk a mile!
Cos’ we’re going to see the crocodile!
Take a fun, informative trip with us to the Madras Crocodile Bank and learn all about them! Meet the Green Anacondas as well! If you love animals, then hop aboard as we take you on an adventure you will never forget!
Members : 250
Non Members: 350
Kids are requested to bring their caps and water bottles.
Register now and block your seats!
Last date: March 7th, 2013
Call 42116417 to know more!

DIAL FOR CROCODILE!- AT HIPPOCAMPUS CHENNAI- 9TH MARCH ’13

Dial for Crocodile!

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Saturday, March 9th @ 10.30 am

Age: Above 7

Are you fearless? Are you brave?
Is it an adventure that you crave?
Walk with us. Walk a mile!
Cos’ we’re going to see the crocodile!

Take a fun, informative trip with us to the Madras Crocodile Bank and learn all about them! We’ve got a fun activity ready too. If you love animals, hop aboard the croc-a-block express as we take you on an adventure you will never forget!

The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology is one of the largest reptile zoos in the world and one of the oldest non government environmental organizations in Asia.

Our primary aim is to promote the conservation of reptiles and amphibians on the Indian subcontinent, but our inference is multidisciplinary and extends worldwide.

Members: 250

Non Members: 350
Reporting time at Hippocampus: 10.00 am
Kids are requested to bring their caps and water bottles.
Call 42116417/24433544 to register
Registrations close on March 7th, 2013
Limited seats only, so hurry!