The theme for the KCIF Childrens Area for 2012 is the Potato.
In the view of the KCIF Kid's Club, the Potato represents the
stamina, and the resilience of a nation as the people of
Ireland faced what was known as the Gorta Mór (the Great Hunger).
Many of Irish Decent are in America, as a result of the
Potato Famine, which saw about 25% of the Irish people leaving their home
in pursuit of new ones. Again, the Irish that left Ireland, had
to show their courage and tenacity to succeed in their new chosen homes,
often facing difficulties like prejudices and starting their new lives in extreme
poverty.
What binds all of us together? Thomas Davis says it best with,
"It is not blood that makes you Irish but a willingness to be part of the Irish Nation."
That Irish Nation now stretches around the world as a people who are generally described as
talkative, inquisitive about people and places, helpful, open, good company, interested in sports,
with a love of all stories.
As the Irish Fest celebrates our 10th Anniversary, the Kid's Club, in recognition of
one important Irish trait, is sponsoring an Irish Storytelling contest this year, about what it
means to be Irish or what it mean to be "YOU".
Contest is open to all Irish Fest Kids up to 16 years old. We will have age group brackets for the
contest as follows:
2-5 years
6-8 years
9- 12 years
13-16 years
Information to include:
Name
Address
Age
Email or Phone Number
Please send your entries to
Kansas City Kid's Club
7605 Bradshaw St
Shawnee, Ks 66216
Email: kcifchildrens@everestkc.net
Entries must be received by July 15, 2012. Teachers, classrooms are encouraged to participate.
Winners will be announced at Irish Fest 2012 with wonderful prizes.
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