The festival of children's and youth Christian
creativity «Wonderful world» took place in Daugavpils from June 1 to 3. About
50 children and youth from 8 to 20 years took part in it. On June 1 there was a
selection round, and on June 2 - the competitive day. Representatives from 5
various churches of the city of Daugavpils were participants of the Festival.
Children showed their skills, talents, abilities, and
the most significant thing was that the motto of the Festival was - «I love
Jesus», and all children glorified God!
There were following nominations at the Festival: vocal,
dances, instrumental compositions, rap, pantomimes, theatre, drawings and handicrafts
on the topic: «I love Jesus».
The jury assessed the participants according to a
ten-point system. It was quite difficult for the jury to evaluate performances
because all of them were fine and talented.
There was a friendly atmosphere and God's presence throughout
all Festival. The audience with a great interest listened to each participant
and supported them with applause.
At the end of a festival there was a rewarding, each
of the winners got the diploma and a prize in the nomination. The best
performance was awarded with the Grand Prix, and the Grand Prix was received by
the best, according to the jury, creative work among drawings and handicrafts. Two
best works and performances won the Prize of spectator sympathies. Churches which
were represented by the participants were awarded with special diplomas.
After the festival, participants went to the Bible
centre in Laucese. There they became closer friends, cheerfully spent time with
different games, activities, shared their impressions about the festival, and
at the end all joined hands in a circle and prayed.
And on Sunday, June 3, there was a special day when a
gala concert of the best performances according to the jury took place.
Children were invited to a concert from the city together with their parents. A
full house of children, youth and parents with interest watched the performances
of our talented children and with all their hearts laughed together with funny
fantastic heroes Winnie the Pooh and the Laugher. Throughout the entire concert
they taught the young and adult audience that it is necessary to share, to be
friendly, to love, to forgive, to love the Lord and neighbour. It was cheerful
and very instructive.
The opinion of the participants of the festival:
“I liked the festival very much. It is cool that each
of the children and youth can realize their musical and scenic gifts. The final
concert was very pleasant; there was God’s presence and the blessing of the
Holy Spirit. Many acquaintances called, thanked for this concert, for touching
songs, sketches, music. I want that this festival has a continuation”.
A.Grokholsky.
“I liked the festival very much, I worried a lot
before the performance, but then all received prizes and gifts. I want to win
next year; I will try to receive the Grand Prix. It was interesting and I met
many new acquaintances. Thanks!”
S.Varakina.
“I got good impressions. It was interesting to listen
to the all participants, to see talents! It was instructive to hear advice from
the judges how to develop further and perfect the skills. It would be
desirable, that there were more participants, and the festival passed every
year”.
I.Zlobina.
Thanks to all participants, organizers, partners and
those who gave financial support. Thanks God for this big holiday for children,
youth and adults who unanimously wished that the Festival became annual.
