 
Derek Burrow will weave tales from lands on both sides of the Atlantic during the International Festival of Storytelling.
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around the world at festival
In conjunction with its exhibit "Children's Nature Books: Connecticut's Legacy," (see related story) the Peabody Museum of Natural History will host a weekend devoted to the weaving of tales.
The International Festival of Storytelling on Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26, will feature interactive readings and performances about people and animals from around the world. Events at the festival are designed for families and children age 3 and over, and are free with museum admission.
Saturday's program begins at 11 a.m. when Brazilian native Antonio Rocha combines mime and storytelling to transport his audience to the rainforest in order to engender a deeper respect for the Earth's creatures and environment. Following the performance at 12:30 p.m., Rocha will lead a mime and storytelling workshop for those age 5 and above.
At 1:30 p.m. that day, Derek Burrows will draw from the storytelling tradition of the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Africa and America to encourage people to discover and celebrate the richness of their own cultural experience. He will also lead a storytelling workshop immediately following the performance at 3 p.m.
At 3:30 p.m. the Yale Children's Theater will lead an interactive performance with children of all ages using the artifacts and exhibits in the museum. Participants must pre-register for this event by 2 p.m.
On Sunday, there will be a joint presentation featuring storytellers Bumpus and Motoko at 1 p.m. Eshu Bumpus relates African, African-American and world folktales that combine music, humor and mystery to promote the principles of nonviolence and celebrate the land and heritage of Africa. Motoko fuses mime, song and oral tradition to present folktales from Japan, China, Korea and Southeast Asia, as well as original stories from her own experiences.
Following the performance at 2 p.m., Eshu Bumpus will lead a workshop on the creative process behind composing a folktale. At 3 p.m., Motoko will discuss plot, oral values and nonviolent problem-solving and give children the opportunity to write their own stories.
At 3:30 p.m., the Yale Children's Theater will again lead an interactive performance incorporating the museum's holdings. Pre-registration is required by 2 p.m.
Space for the above events is limited. Individuals can pre-register by calling (203) 432-3776 or sending email to peabody.events@yale.edu. They can also register the day of the event.
The Peabody's International Storytelling Festival is sponsored by Seton Identification Products.
The Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Ave., is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. General admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-15 and senior citizens age 65 and older. For directions or information on parking, call (203) 432-5050 or visit the museum's website at www.peabody.yale.edu.
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