The 13th Storytelling Contest

The 13th National Storytelling Contest was organized by Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA) with financial support from JICA and cooperation with Ministry of Education Youth and Sport from 13-15 February 2008 at Phnom Penh Teacher Training Center. 66 Teachers and librarians were selected from 11 provinces and cities. The first prize went to an enchanted teacher from Banteay Meanchey Province. She creatively used her original handmade materials to read the Very Hungry Caterpillar, written by American author Eric Carle, instead of using the real picture book. Her facial expression and good tune of voice, I think, were also the points made her the best contestant for this year.


The 13th Storytelling Contestants


The Gigantic Turnip with children showing the importance of unity　


Re-demonstration of the Very Hungry Caterpillar


The Enchanted First-Prize Winner