I am very excited about HopeTree's Tall Tales competition at our Hot Diggity Dog and Tall Tales Festival in May. Story telling is an art as old as mankind. It is a common thread that all cultures around the world use to pass on their traditions. Its delivery has changed with the advances in technology, but its message is almost always the same.
When I think of great story telling, I always think of Jesus Christ and the parables he told to the apostles. He was smart enough to know that simply answering difficult questions about life can often be confusing. By using parables, he gave the apostles context and perspective to the meaning of truth. These parables have lasted for 2,000 years and still bring comfort and insight to millions of people across the globe. What an impact!
Television seems to have replaced most of the story telling in our world today. Sure, it still is a form of story telling, but there is such a disconnect between the viewer whoever is writing the script. There is nothing like sitting in front of a compelling story teller and getting lost in the moment. So if you miss that old fashioned story telling or you are a story teller, please come to our Tall Tales Contest on May 8. Contact David Wilson at (540) 389-2112 for more information.
Will this be interpreted for the deaf/HH community?
ReplyDeleteGood question. We are currently looking into it.
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