An enchanting evening of tales for both children and adults will be held, centered around the Sri Lankan theatre mask, Nâga-Kanyâ. Artist Deneth Piumakshi will share her story connected to the mask, after which participants can select a souvenir from the permanent exhibition to craft a collective kamishibai at the library.
In French.
Relaxed film screenings are being offered for audiences of all ages. The animated film “The Secret of the Perlims,” directed by Alê Abreu, tells the story of two agents, Claé and Bruô, on a mission to save the Magic Forest, promoting dialogue, respect, and environmental protection. This 70-minute screening is free and open to everyone aged six and up, without the need for a reservation. Attendees have the freedom to react as they wish, come and go during the viewing, with on-site assistance available.
The ASL is marking its 45th anniversary with the immersive exhibition “Léman, l’éveil d’un peuple” (Léman, the Awakening of a People). This exhibition chronicles the fierce battle to rescue Lake Geneva from suffocation between the 1960s and 2000, driven by the collective efforts of associations, scientists, fishermen, journalists, and institutions. It offers a journey filled with documents and personal accounts, reminding visitors of the power of individual action in protecting the lake. The event features a variety of activities suitable for all ages, including fun missions for children, conferences, and guided tours. It also highlights the lake’s current challenges and encourages active engagement in its preservation.
The GPHG exhibition showcases 90 timepieces shortlisted by the Academy, accompanied by creations from students of watch design and interior architecture at HEAD – Geneva. Visitors can enjoy guided tours led by a watchmaking expert and participate in introductory watchmaking workshops. Children can engage in activities such as engraving and constructing sundials. Additionally, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie offers a lecture on iconic watches.
The Biopark is temporarily hosting Janus, a unique two-headed Greek tortoise, during the renovation of the Museum. Each head of this male tortoise has its own independent brain, which sometimes makes its movements challenging. In captivity, Janus receives attentive care, resulting in an impressive lifespan of 26 years.
As part of the Nuit du Conte event, storytellers Deirdre Foster and Casilda Regueiro invite you on an immersive journey into forests threatened by human greed and deforestation. Through captivating narratives, relive a time when trees blanketed the Earth, allowing a squirrel to cross Europe without ever touching the ground. Join us as we leap from tree to tree, from story to story, rekindling the tales of deep forests. This performance complements the exhibition “SAUVAGES: Behind the Scenes of Claude Barras’s Film,”.
In French. Aged 7 and up.
Fidèle Baha, a storyteller and guardian of histories, shares his tales at the Saint-Jean Library. His stories weave cultural connections, impart valuable lessons, honor ancestral wisdom, and provide a space for sharing laughter and memories. They illuminate our identity and future. Join under the palaver tree, an African sanctuary of spoken word.
In French. Ages 7 and up.
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