School Concert - A Visual Treat!
Remember the Art Mela that was orchestrated in the movie Taare Zameen Par? I, J and my mom had the privilege to experience that in its full glory and charm at my daughter's school concert today. The teachers and their team broke the monotony of performing in the auditorium and brought the thrill of performances in their own Open Air Amphitheater. What a charming atmosphere we were welcomed to! But wait - this sounds a little abrupt. Let me start from the last month or so when N began talking about the concert practice. Initial days were the same old routine "Bore ho raha hai Mom.. Same old practice we have to do so many times.. Can I skip school today? etc etc. " (Honestly, even I was dreading less routine and more practice) It slowly progressed to exciting sharing of practice anecdotes. Toward the end of the month long practice sessions, her version had completely transformed to excitement, thrill and can't-wait...