Students from Pre Nursery to Form 9 watched an
enchanting show from a brilliant puppet theatre group from Bulgaria. The State
Puppet Theatre-Burgas, is one of the oldest and most acclaimed puppet theatres
in Europe. For over fifty years, they have created more than 250 productions
which have been seen by millions around the world. Specialising in Bulgarian
folk tales and classical children literature, the award winning company
delighted our students.
Bulgarian folk art was brought to life in a colourful show
filled with marionettes, bright costumes, music and dance. Titled TUMBA LUMBA
the name gave a word-picture of the rhythm, and sound of the drum – the
oldest of the Bulgarian folk percussion instruments. Its rhythm seemed to match
the heart-beat of humans and made us vibrate to the beat of the music.
The show made us understand the dance of life and the common
culture of music and dance, the sunrise, the wealth and colour of seasons
changing, the joy of the harvest.
