Scenario of the event "The Festival of White Cranes"

Humanity throughout its history is committed towars with enviable constancy. The reasons for the presentation of a diplomatic note that there will soon be a war can be many. In ancient times the wars were aggressive, from the position of strength. Often the cause of the attack was a beautiful woman, who was not "divided" by opponents. Now the fashion is so-called economic cannibalism. But whatever the reasons for declaring war, most of all during their conduct the peaceful defenseless population suffers: women, children and the elderly. In order to draw public attention to the blatant unfair situation and perpetuate the memory of the victims, a touching and iconic holiday of the White Cranes was established.

Lust for life

Прежде чем перейти к рассказу о том, как принято to celebrate the holiday of the White Cranes in elementary school, what literary and poetic materials are used, whether the use of clarity justifies itself, it is necessary to explain how it all began.

Long ago, back in August 1945a terrible event occurred: the American nuclear bomb fell on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. A terrible disaster instantly claimed millions of innocent lives, but this was only the beginning. For decades, invisible radiation death continued to collect its inevitable harvest. Many people fell ill with severe forms of radiation sickness, causing irreversible cancer changes in the tissues of the body.

Одной из жертв этого смертельного недуга стала a little girl named Sadako. After some time, she was diagnosed with an incurable disease: leukemia. But we are alive, while hope is alive. The girl truly believed in her recovery. This belief was supported by the ancient legend that a person who can make a thousand origami in the form of white cranes will surely fulfill his dearest wish. As a result, the dying child made only 644 cranes before the fatal illness still won.

Historical reference

When I was in Japan about thispiercing event learned truly popular renowned poet Rasul Gamzatov. He could not help but be touched by the story of a little girl who fell victim to monstrous adult mistakes. As a creative person, the Dagestani poet wrote a beautiful poem inspired by the fate of poor Sadako. Now this work in a slightly revised version has become a famous song that is impossible to listen without tears. It was performed by Mark Bernes, and it is called “Cranes”.

The tragic event and the song that createdDagestan poet, gave rise to the emergence of such a wonderful event, as the holiday of White Cranes. In 1986, on a warm August day, a monument to cranes in Dagestan was opened. This date can be safely considered the beginning of the celebration of the Day of memory of innocent victims who died during the bloody conflicts of all times and peoples. And also the holiday of the White Cranes became a literary event, since it was the glorification of heroes and martyrs that left their memory for centuries.

The symbolic meaning of the holiday

Crane as a symbol of peace, innocence and goodness wasnot chosen by chance. Many peoples of the world have included this proud and beautiful bird in their legends and sagas. The Romans and the Egyptians considered the crane the messenger of the sun, a symbol of friendship and kindness. The Greeks identified him with the refined Apollo, the owner of indescribable beauty and the herald of spring. The Chinese considered the crane a symbol of holiness, purity, and also a conduit between the world of the living and the assembly of spirits. In fact, the crane in the Celestial Empire was considered the king of birds.

If you go back to the views of the Japanese,it is the crane that they associate with longevity and vitality. Therefore, Sadako Sasaki tried to realize a burning desire to live with the help of a beautiful legend. In honor of this sad event, in order to leave it for centuries, the Peace Monument was erected.

White Crane: Elementary School

Сценарий мероприятия «Праздник Белых Журавлей» must begin with the announcement of the touching and sad story of a Japanese girl. It is worth adding to the above that until now people send hundreds of cranes to the memorial, which little Sadako didn’t manage to make. A huge amount of them is stored near the monument in glass boxes. The earth poisoned by radiation took away the power of a girl who passionately wanted to live, therefore, in order not to allow the innocent victims of wars unleashed by anyone anymore, we must not forget about this terrible story.

Entry must be accompanied by documentaryimages of the disaster in Hiroshima and the monument to the girl with the crane. Depending on the technical equipment, it can be photos, slides or video footage. Although to display the spirit of the time, it is preferable to scroll through the slides, which will flicker in the darkness of the hall like an old newsreel.

Script Ideas

Be sure to pay attention to the fact thatThis day (October 22) is remembered of the untimely dead not only during the nuclear explosion in Hiroshima, but also those who suffered in the New York terrorist attacks, the Moscow tragedy in Nord-Ost and the brutal massacre of children in Beslan. Afghanistan and Grozny, Khatyn and Kaspiysk are remembered.

The scenario of the “White Crane Holiday” in elementary school includes the following items:

1. First, in addition to the well-known story about the fate of a Japanese girl, children should listen to the song "Japanese Crane". This will create the necessary lyrical setting.
2. After it is necessary to tell about the Dagestan poet RasoulGamzatov, briefly focused on some of the details of his biography. In particular, due to the fact that this man is deservedly awarded with numerous awards and titles, his poetry has forever entered the treasury of world culture. Children should learn that it was he who became the ancestor of the holiday. Further, it is worth saying that after a trip to Japan for mourning events dedicated to the tragic date, Rasul Gamzatov wrote the legendary song “Cranes”. It has been translated into Russian and now not a single White Crane Festival is complete without it. Of course, after this you should listen to the touching work.
3. The song performed by Mark Bernes for a long timeturned into a requiem for people who died during wars and armed conflicts. In the Caucasus, it is believed that the warriors who have fallen in the fight, turn into white cranes. It is necessary to bring to children the idea that this holiday is necessary for descendants to remember and not to wage wars. So that those nameless and famous heroes who died on the path of war were never forgotten.
4. Required in the event called "HolidayWhite Cranes ”(scenario for children) should include references to numerous monuments erected in the vast post-Soviet space. This is a whole gallery of memorials and monuments - 24 sculptures dedicated to the world and depicting cranes. Be sure to back up the words with appropriate video.
5. Together with the children we need to remember the cruel warswhich took place relatively recently in the long-suffering history of the planet. First of all, it is the Second World War that claimed millions of lives, crippled many fates and changed the course of history. It is also necessary to mention the armed conflicts in Afghanistan, Chechnya, Transnistria. It will not be out of place to invite veterans of one of these wars to the event, to listen to the painful and heroic memories of eyewitnesses, those who were still a child during the war years. The relevant accompaniment to such memories is the famous songs of the war years.
6. For greater realism and understanding thatoccurred during the war, you can portray a small fragment from the story of Boris Vasiliev called "And the dawns here are quiet." This work is about the great feat of fragile girls who were destined to die, honestly doing their duty. The presenter and the actors depicting the heroines of the story, pre-allocate roles among themselves.
7. At the end of the event, the children endure a mournful minute of silence and light candles in memory of those who died in all wars.

The holiday does not do without a large number of thematic poems and songs. You can organize a drawing contest, including on asphalt.

Literary conversations: attempts at writing

In addition to paying tribute to those killed in wars andterrorist acts in the event included a creative component. As a literary holiday "White Cranes", the script should be replete with poetic inserts. For example, besides the works of famous poets, it is permissible to add children's poems and works of local poets.

People, take a look at the world!

The stars glisten over you ...

Star Wars do not want!

This is a guide for you.

Explosions, and pain, and fire,

The city behind the smoke disappeared,

See the lights from heaven,

Seeing a military nightmare!

The wounds of the earth hurt,

Terrible burn on the souls.

This is a lesson for descendants:

Those who remain are grieving.

How to organize an event in the library?

The script of the "White Crane Holiday" in the libraryshould be saturated with literary inserts, an abundance of clarity, slides and filmstrips. The place itself has to think, so the sad day of commemoration of those killed in wars and terrorist acts is the best suited for this room.

In addition to the holiday history, children will get acquainted withcreativity Gamzatova, interested in works of war, belonging to the pen of various authors. The library on this day should be thematically framed so that even the casual visitor does not leave indifferent. It is necessary to make memorable bookmarks with historical references on the topic and military poems. Periodically, you need to show a video clip with a song performed by Mark Bernes "Cranes". This will create the necessary reverent atmosphere.

You can organize the manufacture of jointcollage with cranes attached to the layout of the globe. A spectacular and memorable event will be the launch of white balloons with cranes in the autumn sky.

The library event does not do without music and songs that were popular during the war years.

Frozen forever

So, on October 22, the whole world (according to the UNESCO resolution) holds memorable solemn events in honor of the innocent victims on the roads of war.

It is noteworthy that the monuments to the birds of good and peaceinstalled not only in Russia, the republics of the CIS, in Japan, but also in other countries. For example, in the Danish capital there is a stunning sculptural composition depicting cranes. There is a similar statue in Hollywood. It unites world states in their quest for peace and prosperity. As long as this landmark holiday exists, the world will not forget the innocent victims of cruel, useless wars.