One of the oldest and most popular stories

One of the oldest and most popular stories in Hinduism. The Ramayana It has been depicted by creative and performing artists for centuries. In paintings and drawings, in books, mosaics, statues, in drama and dance, films and cartoons. We will investigate this further in our work this week.

https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=b. Bi. WDKu. Eal. E Ramayana - The Great Indian Epic

The Ramayana: The story tells of the life and adventures of Rama and how his divine purpose is discovered. It has all the ingredients of a successful story, family intrigue, heroes and villains, good forces battling evil and a happy ending. No wonder it has been told for thousands of years. Make brief notes so that you can remember the story. You may have heard it before when you have investigated the festival of Diwali. This is one of the major festivals in Hinduism and huge celebrations take place all over the world in Hindu communities

Activities to choose from • Design a collage with images from the story Design • Design a publicity brochure advertising The Ramayana Design • Design some costumes for a production of the story, think about the different characters: good or bad. Design • Write a script for one of the scenes of the story Write

Indian Classical Dance Movements https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=UBx 8 n. Zr. SAcs

Bollywood Dance Moves https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=m. Vhfa. Ppx. Dkw Simple steps as an introduction https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ybc_1 yy. ZXJw More advanced longer routine

Hand gestures in stories and life

Indian Dance both Classical and Bollywood After you have watched the clips, see if you can learn some of the Indian dance moves. Indian dance tells a story with the hands and feet often representing certain things. Try to copy the shapes on the slide. See if you agree with some of hidden messages, is it too traditional an image of women, watch the clip from ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. An Indian Bollywood Dance group, challenging the stereotype. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=81 g 4 x. A 5 O_HE Indian classical dance hand gestures were used to create a sign language for deaf people. Try to learn how to sign your own name, using the alphabet on the slide.

Quick guide to the Ramayana • https: //www. bl. uk/onlinegallery/whatson/exhibitions/ramay ana/guide. html • This is the guide produced by the British Library who have an exhibition of ancient drawings depicting the Ramayana. Refer to it for accurate spellings of the names of the characters and places for your work. • Perhaps after lockdown is over you can visit the exhibition at the British Library in London.