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A theater aimed at “early childhood”, children from six months to five years old, those so often forgotten in this type of programming. That’s what the new edition of the festival brings JENwhich returns from the hand of Baychimo Teatro and will take place between December 6 and 15 in venues such as the Teatro Principal, the Ethnographic Museum, the San Atilano minor seminary or the La Villarina school.
The appointment was presented this Tuesday at the City hall led by, among others, the Councilor for Culture, María Eugenia Cabezas, who has highlighted the importance of educating emerging generations in the performing arts: «Not all shows for babies are equally good, but these are chosen with care. be very careful,” clarified the municipal representative, who spoke of quality entertainment.
Along the same lines, the representative of the Caja Rural Foundation, Laura Huertos, has defended this programming for early childhood that comes from minds like that of Paloma Leal, from Sorry Teatro, who has highlighted the variety in the proposals of the JEN festival and has demanded institutional support to extend the event to rural areas in future editions.
The representative of the Spanish and Leonese Language Institute, Mar Sanchohas picked up that gauntlet to expand this “unparalleled cultural initiative” for the future and has highlighted the importance of Zamora being “constantly bubbling” in what has to do with cultural activities.
* **How does the JEN Festival address the unique developmental needs and learning styles of infants and toddlers through its chosen performances?**
## JEN Festival Launch: An Interview
**Introduction**:
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’re joined by two esteemed guests to discuss the upcoming JEN Festival, a unique celebration of theater aimed at children aged six months to five years. This exciting event, organized by Baychimo Teatro, will run from December 6th to 15th in various locations across Zamora.
**Our Guests**:
* **Laura Huertos**: Representative of the Caja Rural Foundation, a key supporter of JEN Festival.
* **Paloma Leal**: Artistic Director of Sorry Teatro, a leading company involved in creating early childhood theater.
**Theme 1: The Importance of Early Childhood Theatre**
**(Interviewer):**
Ms. Huertos and Ms. Leal, thank you for joining us. Let’s start with the core philosophy behind JEN Festival. Why is it crucial to invest in theater experiences specifically designed for infants and toddlers? What unique benefits do these performances offer this age group?
**(Interviewer to Ms. Huertos):**
From the perspective of the Caja Rural Foundation, what drew you to supporting this initiative? How does this align with your organization’s vision for enriching the community?
**(Interviewer to Ms. Leal):**
Ms. Leal, you have extensive experience creating theater for the youngest audience. Can you tell us about the specific challenges and rewards involved in this unique art form?
**Theme 2: Quality and Variety in JEN Festival**
**(Interviewer):**
Councilor Cabezas emphasized the importance of selecting high-quality shows for JEN Festival. Ms. Leal, what criteria are used to curate the festival’s program? What can audiences expect in terms of the diversity of styles and themes presented?
**(Interviewer to Ms. Huertos:**
The audience for JEN Festival is quite young.
How do festivals like JEN contribute to cultural development in a city like Zamora, and how can they attract families and visitors from outside the region?
**Theme 3: Vision for the Future**
**(Interviewer):**
Ms. Leal, you expressed a desire to expand JEN Festival’s reach to rural areas. What potential benefits do you foresee in bringing these experiences to children in less urbanized settings?
**(Interviewer to Ms. Sancho):**
Ms. Sancho, the Spanish and Leonese Language Institute has expressed its support for expanding the festival. How can institutions like yours play a role in sustaining and growing initiatives like JEN?
**(Interviewer):**
what are your hopes and aspirations for the future of JEN Festival? How do you envision it evolving and contributing to the cultural landscape of Zamora and beyond?
**Conclusion**:
We’d like to thank Ms. Huertos and Ms. Leal for sharing their insights. JEN Festival sounds like a truly unique and valuable event for embracing the power of theater to enrich the lives of the youngest members of our community. We encourage our viewers to learn more about the festival and support its mission.
