Lafayette Parish Teachers, Lian Cheramie and Alicia Chaisson, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details of Little Amal, her journey and her stop in Lafayette.
Lafayette Parish Teachers, Lian Cheramie and Alicia Chaisson, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details of Little Amal, her journey and her stop in Lafayette.
Meet Amal in person as her U.S. journey stops in Lafayette on October 18th for a theatrical adventure through our unique and welcoming community. Join us October 18 at 6:00 PM!
Little Amal is a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl who has traveled across 13 countries meeting more than a million people, and watched by tens of millions more online. The walk is a celebration of art, hope and shared humanity that aims to unite communities and refocus attention on the urgent needs of refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers, and to highlight the rich cultures and contributions immigrants bring with them.
Music, dance and Louisiana folklore will guide Amal through downtown Lafayette with new friends she meets along the way. A musical finale will take place at Parc International with a cultural experience at the Bicentennial Celebration.
Sites and sounds by: Acadiana Symphony Youth Orchestra, Acadiana Talent Youth Actors Troupe, Brandon Broussard, Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne, Corey Ledet, Fire Expressions Performing Arts Conservatory, Riley Family Band, Soul Express Brass Band, and The Magnolia Sisters.
Visit www.festivalinternational.org/littleamal to view our full list of amazing founders and supporters that make this powerful event possible. You'll also find instructions to make your own DIY feu follet lantern there, plus a map of Amal's route.
*Arrive at ACA by 6:00 to join the entire walking route, or join the celebration at Parc International shortly after 6:00 to welcome Amal to her final destination with live music and more.
