<p>The rainbow bird offered its radiance and soulful voice to rescue the earth by waking up the sun. Telling and re-telling this story to adults and children delights Shreya Biswas.</p>.<p>The founder of Katharangam, an organisation that spreads the magic of story telling, reveals with a sombre smile that the bird is none other than our common crow.</p>.<p>Shreya is one of the many in the city who made storytelling their way of life. The city is home to a number of storytelling groups that seek to intrigue and inspire the imagination of children and adults alike.</p>.<p>“Stories communicate and connect by creating an atmosphere of non-judgement. They also help facilitate emotional healing through the power of listening and sharing,” Shreya said, pointing out that storytelling is used in several fields.</p>.<p>A performing art, storytelling makes the teller the narrator and a character in the story. She began her storytelling career, narrating to children in orphanages and institutions for children with disability.</p>.<p>Shreya is a multi-lingual storyteller, who relates her tales in English, Hindi, and Bengali. She conducts workshops for teachers, senior storytellers, and corporate/soft skill trainers.</p>.<p>Storyteller Priya Muthukumar, founder of Storipur, focuses on instilling social responsibility through tales revolving around environmental concerns and community building.</p>.<p>“Unlike theatre or any other form of entertainment, storytelling is an art that engages people and connects them. It triggers their imagination and seeks to instill a sense of hope,” Shreya said.</p>.<p>“Storytelling has become an integral part of the city’s culture, with more storytelling groups being formed. The city’s rich culture, history, and openness to try new things can be a reason for the same,” Priya added. </p>.<p>The storytelling groups in the city include the Storywallahs, Kathalaya, Ever After and Bangalore Storytelling Society.</p>
<p>The rainbow bird offered its radiance and soulful voice to rescue the earth by waking up the sun. Telling and re-telling this story to adults and children delights Shreya Biswas.</p>.<p>The founder of Katharangam, an organisation that spreads the magic of story telling, reveals with a sombre smile that the bird is none other than our common crow.</p>.<p>Shreya is one of the many in the city who made storytelling their way of life. The city is home to a number of storytelling groups that seek to intrigue and inspire the imagination of children and adults alike.</p>.<p>“Stories communicate and connect by creating an atmosphere of non-judgement. They also help facilitate emotional healing through the power of listening and sharing,” Shreya said, pointing out that storytelling is used in several fields.</p>.<p>A performing art, storytelling makes the teller the narrator and a character in the story. She began her storytelling career, narrating to children in orphanages and institutions for children with disability.</p>.<p>Shreya is a multi-lingual storyteller, who relates her tales in English, Hindi, and Bengali. She conducts workshops for teachers, senior storytellers, and corporate/soft skill trainers.</p>.<p>Storyteller Priya Muthukumar, founder of Storipur, focuses on instilling social responsibility through tales revolving around environmental concerns and community building.</p>.<p>“Unlike theatre or any other form of entertainment, storytelling is an art that engages people and connects them. It triggers their imagination and seeks to instill a sense of hope,” Shreya said.</p>.<p>“Storytelling has become an integral part of the city’s culture, with more storytelling groups being formed. The city’s rich culture, history, and openness to try new things can be a reason for the same,” Priya added. </p>.<p>The storytelling groups in the city include the Storywallahs, Kathalaya, Ever After and Bangalore Storytelling Society.</p>
