"Think Like a Child" - TEDxKids@Yerevan Held at Tumo for Second Time
2013-06-05
News
On June 1st, for International Children's Day, TEDxKids@Yerevan was held at Tumo for the second time, bringing together nearly 300 children across Armenia to make their voices heard․ Twenty-five speakers between the ages of 9 and 18, among them 13 Tumo students, gave their talks based on the theme "Think Like a Child" and shared their dreams, ideas, explorations and concerns with the world.
15 year-old Eduard Hakobyan, is a Tumo member since 2011, he prefers the film industry and wants to become a director. He shared his feelings and perceptions about the fabulous world of cinema. He raised his concerns about the culture of film watching that hasn't been well estbalished among Armenia's youth.
18-year old Narek is also an active Tumo member. He prefers video game production. In his speech he tried break a myth about the negative influences of games on young people and presented the positive and educative role of games instead.
During the event Tumo students came up with a dance performance and played music on iPads. Magician shows and an interactive theater performance encouraged the young audience and created a warm and positive environment.
This year the event was livestreamed online on TEDxKids@Yerevan's website.
About TEDxYerevan, where x = independently organized TED event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At our TEDxYerevan event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
Find more information on TEDx program here: http://www.ted.com/tedx
