Drama Therapy

Nippon Maru, carrying over 240 youth from 11 different countries of the word set its journey to Sri Lanka from the port of Yokohama, Japan on January 29. A group of the delegates from the 30th batch of the ship for World Youth Programme chose Thidora Theatre workshop to gain insights on how the traditional attitudes of disability could be changed in a creative spectrum.
The workshop was conducted by Rohana Deva and Ramani Damayanthi. The keynote speech delivered by Professor Sunnanda Mahendra. The young crowd mingled with the disabled students of the Thidora Theatre and explored the art of utilitarian creativity.
“I appreciate that I learned important things here. …. I began to feel my own body and emotions,” said Ryoko from Osaka.
“It was such an absolutely lovely job. I am thankful to the Institute for sharing the gift of music and dance with us,” Noemi del Castilo from Mexico said.
Nikki Vivienne from Australia said, “I saw a wonderful family at Thidora Theatre. It was a privilege to be here with them. I sincerely hope they will receive more recognition and support for their amazing work. They offered a voice to the disabled community. It truly touched my heart and gave me hope in humanity.”
[Pictures by Ruwan de Silva.]

Directed by Rohana Deva

Directed by Rohana Deva