The Young Storytellers Wales Festival, highlights the creative talents of local youth featuring young voices sharing stories to foster communal diversity, and personal confidence.
Young children to embrace their creativity and find their voices through storytelling aiming to give them the confidence to express themselves, this Saturday on November 16th, from 12 to 4 p.m. at The Riverside Warehouse in Cardiff.
Cath Little, spearhead of the event, says, “It’s about helping young people realize that their ideas matter, their voices matter. They have the imagination and creativity within them to create new stories and share them with others.”
The festival is a celebration of heritage and community, with young participants presenting stories inspired by their families, their roots, and their dreams. Many of these stories reflect on their connection to Pakistan, with the young storytellers practicing Urdu to incorporate a sense of cultural authenticity.
“I’m so proud of these young children,” Cath said. “They’ve worked hard, not only on their storytelling but also on embracing their heritage and practicing a new language. It’s going to be incredibly powerful.”
The Young Storytellers Wales Festival is not just a showcase; it’s a call to action for the entire community to come together and support these budding storytellers.
The festival is supported and funded by the South Riverside Community Development Centre, Literature Wales, and the Arts Council of Wales, with a dual mission: to celebrate the power of storytelling while also raising funds.
“This event is completely free because we believe art and storytelling should be for everyone, not just those who can afford it,” Cath said. “We’re also raising funds to support future opportunities for young people to explore their creativity and share their voices. It’s about breaking down barriers and ensuring every young person has the chance to participate in the arts.”
“These events are for everyone,” Cath emphasized. We want to create opportunities for all young people to experience the joy and confidence that comes from sharing their stories.”
Come and witness the future storytellers of Wales not just as spectators but as active participants in celebrating the power of youth and creativity for an afternoon of inspiration, culture, and free lunch. Your presence will make a difference. Let’s support the next generation of storytellers together.