Voyage of Dreams 2013: Only Believe

Can you imagine how cardboard and other recyclable materials can turn into wonderful creations? 

I was excited when the organiser, Sarah, from The Playful Parents, told us about this creative cardboard festival, Voyage of Dreams 2013: Only Believe, which was held at the Central Library on 13 October 2013. When she asked for volunteers to help out in this festival, I volunteered myself to be one of the storytellers. 

Pei Pei and Hao Hao prepared a simple cardboard game for the main event of the festival, "Dreams, Now Playing", which was a family cardboard games play date. Can you guess what they have prepared?

Tada! Ring and toss game!

Please be prepared to hold your jaws when you are strolling down the page, as you are going to see some of the amazing cardboard creations!

There were some more fantastic cardboard creations, but I didn't manage to take the photos of each of them. All families that participated in this festival have put in a lot of effort to create the fun and meaningful atmosphere.

While Pei Pei and Hao Hao were having fun, I was informed that it was storytelling time. Though it was not my first time speaking in front of a group of people, it was my first time telling a story in front of a group of children! I didn't know why, I started to feel nervous. When I asked Pei Pei and Hao Hao to sit close to me to give me moral support, they gave me a firm answer, "NO!" And ran off to play with the cardboard games.

I was a bit upset by their response. Anyway, I sat down in front of the group of children and their parents, and began to share the story Matthew's Dream, by Leo Lionni. This story was about a little mouse Matthew, who dreamed to see the world, was inspired to become a painter after a visit to the museum.

Shortly after I began, Pei Pei sat close to me, and responded to my questions to the audience. My confidence level increased exponentially! Then Hao Hao came over to give me his support too! I felt soooooooooooo loved!

After the storytelling, we went to My Tree House to participate in "Dreams on Parade", in which Pei Pei and Hao Hao had craft play with recycled materials provided.

Look at the awesome Voyager of Dreams!

It was really a meaningful and fun experience to participate in Voyage of Dreams. Pei Pei and Hao Hao truly enjoyed themselves!

Looking forward to this event again!

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