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Cantastoria

Cantastoria is like a play, but instead of actors on a stage, there is one person who tells stories while moving pictures along on a board or wall. It's kind of like a big, colorful picture book that comes to life!

So, let's say you want to tell a story about a princess who goes on an adventure. You would draw or paint pictures of the princess and the places she goes, like a forest, a castle, or a dragon's den. Then, you would lay them out on a board or hang them on a wall.

When you are ready to tell the story, you would start moving the pictures along in order, while you sing or speak the story. This helps the audience see what is happening in the story and understand it better.

People have been doing cantastoria for a long time, all over the world! Different cultures have their own traditions and styles, but the basic idea is still the same. It's like telling a story with pictures, and it can be lots of fun to watch and to do!
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