“Get active”, renowned Yoga therapist tells children at SCRF 2024

“Get active”, renowned Yoga therapist tells children at SCRF 2024

Engaging in sports not only helps balance emotions but also enhances the ability to handle life’s challenges more adeptly, Zelmaré Viljoen, said at the ongoing Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Sharjah, May 06, 2024

Zelmaré Viljoen, a renowned yoga therapist, meditation facilitator, and author, has stressed on the importance of daily physical activity for young children, particularly those with special needs, at the ongoing 15th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF).

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SCRF 2024: Bilal Maqsood of Strings fame takes centre stage

SCRF 2024: Bilal Maqsood of Strings fame takes centre stage along with school students on a night of music, poetry & entertainment

Popular Pakistani rockstar drives home unique message of friendship through real life lessons from his new series Pakkay Dost after young performers present poems as part of a live show


Sharjah, May 6, 2024

Visitors to the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) on Sunday were treated to a delightful evening of musical nostalgia and mushaira , a poetic symposium, performed by a select group of UAE’s school students as part of a special cultural show.

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SCRF 2024: Eco-friendly learning material make learning fun and practical for teachers and children

SCRF 2024: Eco-friendly learning material make learning fun and practical for teachers and children

The 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival has a creative line-up of educational material that promotes sustainability


Sharjah, May 06, 2024

Gone are the days when kindergartens and primary classrooms had educational material made of paper stuck on the walls for early childhood teaching. Since they required careful handling and occasional replacement, early learning systems have now come up with more durable and eco-friendly alternatives. One such product made of 100% cotton or felt material is on display and sale at the 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) that is taking place in Expo Centre Sharjah.

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SAC: Mila’s story based on WWII champions global collaboration as the creative output of 350 animation professionals from 35 countries

SAC: Mila’s story based on WWII champions global collaboration as the creative output of 350 animation professionals from 35 countries

The award winning short film was screened on the last day of the five-day Sharjah Animation Conference, which brought art enthusiasts, artists, and stakeholders of the animation world under one roof      

Sharjah, May 06, 2024

The screening of Mila, a 20-minute CG animated film, at the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) on Sunday, served as a reminder of the power of film and media in advocating for positive change.

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SAC 2024: Legendary Sandro Cleuzo takes audience on an inspiring journey from ‘South of the border to Disney and beyond’

SAC 2024: Legendary Sandro Cleuzo takes audience on an inspiring journey from ‘South of the border to Disney and beyond’

Much sought-after traditional character design expert tells fans not to give up while sharing his incredible journey from humble beginnings to working with the likes of Disney and Dreamworks


Sharjah, May 06, 2024

Animation artists and illustrators heard the fascinating origin story of one of the world’s most sought-after character designers Sandro Cleuzo as part of a talk with him on the final day of the 2nd annual Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) on Sunday.

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