{"id":50629,"date":"2019-11-18T16:23:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T12:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/?p=50629"},"modified":"2019-11-18T16:23:00","modified_gmt":"2019-11-18T12:53:00","slug":"irhcli-joins-ikaja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/en\/2019\/content\/irhcli-joins-ikaja\/","title":{"rendered":"Institute for Research on History of Children’s Literature joined IKAJA"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year, the Institute for Research on the History of Children\u2019s Literature Joined the International Kamishibai Association of Japan (IKAJA). IKAJA is Japan\u2019s largest kamishibai association. It was established in 2001 to do research on kamishibai theory, apply them to kamishibai performances and promote this wonderful medium to bring people together. Since then, IKAJA members have traveled to numerous countries to hold seminars and has international members in 52 nations. The Institute for Research on the History of Children\u2019s Literature is now a new member of this big family.<\/p>\n

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What is Kamishibai?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Kamishibai was born in Japan around 1930, and it has developed as a form of publication for children (created by authors and illustrators) since the 1950s, becoming an established part of Japanese children\u2019s culture. It has now begun to spread throughout the world.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The wonder of kamishibai stems from the joy of\u00a0kyokan<\/em>\u00a0(shared feeling) experienced by the performer and audience as they explore the world of a story.<\/p>\n

Kyokan<\/em>\u00a0grows out of kamishibai\u2019s unique format and features. To present a kamishibai, you put it into a\u00a0butai<\/em>\u00a0(wooden stage). To perform, you slide each sheet out and then back in. In this way, the kamishibai story proceeds. The text is printed on the back of each sheet, so you need a performer, and the performer faces the audience to deliver the content. When the performer slides out each sheet, the story world extends into the real world. And the performer and audience start to feel\u00a0kyokan<\/em> related to the story, through verbal and nonverbal communication with each other.<\/p>\n

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World Kamishibai Day<\/span><\/h3>\n

Since 2018, IKAJA has identified December 7th<\/sup> as World Kamishibai Day. On this day, they encourage enthusiasts from around the globe to wish for peace on Earth while sharing kamishibai together. They invite people to spread the joy of kyokan<\/em>, the sharirng of feelings, to live life together. Last year, 65 kamishibai events were held across 20 countries. The association hopes that bringing people together through kamishibai will make war disappear, and make peace instead.<\/p>\n

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Kamishibai in Iran<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Institute for Research on the History of Children\u2019s Literature Publishing House has by far published two kamishibais: \u201cLemon Tree and the Forelock Bird\u201d and \u201cThe Sparrow Who Had Wings and Tail\u201d. Both of them are written in rhythmic verse. \u201cThe Sparrow Who Had Wings and Tail\u201d is the story of a mother sparrow and her offspring in a rainy autumn. In 2016, it was listed among the best stories of the \u201cFlying Turtle Award\u201d. \u201cLemon Tree and the Forelock Bird\u201d also has a rhythmic narrative. It warns about pollution and its consequences.<\/p>\n

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There is a beautiful butai <\/em>(wooden stage) at Iranak Museum of Childhood. This museum is not just about artifacts and documents, it is also about narratives and plays. That\u2019s why performing kamishibai and introducing this form of storytelling is part of its activities.<\/p>\n

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