Folktales as a means of cultural connection and
interaction of peoples across Europe
2011-2013
Project Coordinator:
João Fernandes (joao.fernandes@agr1beja.pt)
Information:
The importance of nature related characters such as fairies, elves, sprites, gobblins, trolls... in the imaginary of children; * Animals and their role in stories and legends; *Heroes as symbols of nations
1. Creating a site for the project.
2.Getting to know the legend of each participating town's formation. (creating a booklet with the several stories; story-telling; acting...);
3.Connecting the legend to factual history (getting to know the peoples who came into the scene and their movements across the land);
4. What is the appearance of mystic creatures such as fairies, elves, sprites, gobblins, trolls... (contest - design a mystic creature and its features);
5.Creating specific music for a specific kind of creature (contest ).
6.What if these creatures appeared in our world, today? (drama contest and final meeting of teachers and students)
Objectives:
The importance of nature related characters such as fairies, elves, sprites, gobblins, trolls... in the imaginary of children; Animals and their role in stories and legends; Heroes as symbols of nations
Results:
Cultural, historical and geographical discovery; Multi-cultural awareness and acceptance; Imagination and creativity development