Scenario of the event "The Holiday of White Cranes"

Mankind throughout its history has been striving for wars 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 shared" by opponents. Now the fashion is so-called economic cannibalism. But whatever the reasons for the declaration of hostilities, 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 dead, a touching and iconic holiday of the White Cranes was established.

Lust for life

Before proceeding to the story of how it is customary to celebrate the festival of the White Cranes in the primary 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, in the distant August 1945, there was an eerie event: an American nuclear bomb fell on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. A terrible catastrophe instantly claimed millions of innocent lives, but this was only the beginning. Invisible radiation death for decades continued to collect its inevitable harvest. Many people fell ill with severe forms of radiation sickness, which causes irreversible oncological changes in the tissues of the body.

One of the victims of this deadly disease was a little girl named Sadako. After some time, she discovered an incurable disease: But we are alive, while hope is alive. The girl firmly believed in her recovery. This belief was supported by the old legend that a man who can make a thousand origami in the form of white cranes will certainly fulfill his most cherished desire. As a result, the dying child made only 644 cranes before the deadly disease still won.

Historical reference

In his stay on the territory of Japan, the truly popular famous poet Rasul Gamzatov learned about this piercing event . He could not help but touch upon 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 the unfortunate Sadako. Now this work in a slightly reworked version has become a famous song that can not be listened to without tears. It was performed by Mark Bernes, and it is called "Cranes".

The tragic event and the song created by the Dagestan poet gave rise to the appearance of such a beautiful event as the feast of the 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 Remembrance of the innocent victims who died during the bloody conflicts of all times and peoples. And also the festival of White Cranes became a literary event, because it is the chanting of heroes and martyrs that leaves their memory in the centuries.

Symbolic meaning of the holiday

Crane as a symbol of peace, innocence and good was chosen not by chance. Many peoples of the world included this proud and beautiful bird in their legends and sagas. The Romans and Egyptians considered the crane a messenger of the Sun, a symbol of friendship and kindness. The Greeks identified him with a refined Apollo, the owner of an inexpressible beauty and a messenger of spring. The Chinese considered the crane a symbol of holiness, purity, and also a conductor between the world of the living and the host of spirits. In fact, the crane in the Middle Kingdom was considered the king of birds.

If we return to the ideas of the Japanese, then it is the crane that associates them with longevity and zest for life. 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 in the centuries, the Peace Monument was erected.

"White Crane": Primary School

The scenario of the event "The Holiday of the White Cranes" must begin with the announcement of the touching and sad history of the Japanese girl. To the above, it should be added that until now people send hundreds of cranes to the memorial, which little Sadako did not have time to make. A huge number of them are stored near the monument in glass boxes. The earth, poisoned by radiation, took away the strength of a girl who was eager to live, so to not allow innocent victims of wars unleashed by anyone, we must not forget about this terrible history.

The introduction should be accompanied by documentary images of the disaster in Hiroshima and the monument of the girl with the crane. Depending on the technical equipment, it can be photos, slides or video. Although for the display of the spirit of the time it is preferable to scroll slides that will flash in the darkness of the hall like an old newsreel.

Ideas for the script

It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that on this day (October 22) they recollect untimely deaths not only during the nuclear explosion in Hiroshima, but also those who suffered in the New York terrorist attacks, the Moscow tragedy in the "Nord-Ost" and the brutal massacre of children in Beslan. They remember Afghanistan and Grozny, Khatyn and Kaspiisk.

The scenario of the "White Cranes Festival" in the elementary school includes the following items:

1. In the beginning, in addition to the well-known story of the fate of a Japanese girl, children should listen to the song "Japanese Crane". This will create the necessary lyrical environment.
2. After that, we need to talk about Dagestani poet Rasul Gamzatov, briefly discussing some details of his biography. In particular, on the fact that this man was deservedly awarded numerous prizes and titles, his poetry has forever entered the treasury of world culture. Children should know that it was he who became the founder of the holiday. Further it is necessary to say that after a trip to Japan for mourning events timed to a tragic date, Rasul Gamzatov wrote the legendary song "Cranes". It was translated into Russian and now no holiday of the White Cranes can do without it. Of course, after that you should listen to a touching work.
3. The song performed by Mark Bernes has long turned into a requiem for people who died in times of wars and armed conflicts. In the Caucasus there is a belief that warriors who have fallen in the struggle turn into white cranes. It is necessary to inform the children that this holiday is necessary so that the descendants remember and beware of unleashing wars. That those nameless and famous heroes who died in the path of war, were never forgotten.
4. Necessarily in the event called "The Holiday of the White Cranes" (script for children) it is necessary to include references to numerous monuments installed in the vast post-Soviet space. This is a whole gallery of memorials and monuments - 24 sculptural compositions dedicated to the world and depicting cranes. Be sure to reinforce the words with relevant video.
5. Together with the children we need to recall the brutal wars that took place relatively recently in the long-suffering history of the planet. First of all, this is the Second World War, which took millions of lives, crippled many fates and changed the course of history. It is also necessary to mention armed conflicts in Afghanistan, Chechnya, Transnistria. It would be superfluous to invite veterans of one of these wars to listen to the painful and heroic memories of eyewitnesses, those who were still a child in the war years. A suitable accompaniment to such memories is the famous songs of the war years.
6. For a more realistic and understanding of what happened during the war, you can depict a small fragment of the story of Boris Vasiliev, entitled "A dawn here are quiet." This work is about the great feat of fragile girls, who were destined to die, honestly fulfilling their duty. The host and the actors depicting the heroines of the story distribute the roles among themselves in advance.
7. At the end of the event, the children endure a mournful moment of silence and light candles of memory in honor of those killed in all wars.

The holiday can not do without a lot of thematic poems and songs. You can organize a drawing competition, including on asphalt.

Literary conversations: feather samples

In addition to paying tribute to those killed in wars and terrorist acts, the event includes a creative component. As a literary holiday "White Cranes", the script should be full of poetic insets. For example, in addition to the works of famous poets, it is permissible to add children's verses and works of local poets.

People, take a look at the world!

The stars above you shine ...

The stars of the war do not want to!

This is for you a landmark.

Explosions, and pain, and fire,

The city behind the smoke disappeared,

Watch the light from heaven,

Seeing the military nightmare!

The wounds of the earth hurt,

Scary on the souls of a burn.

This is a lesson for the descendants:

Those who are left mourn.

How to organize an event in the library?

The script of the "Festival of White Cranes" in the library should be full of literary insets, an abundance of visibility, slides and filmstrips. The place itself has a lot to think about, so the sad day of remembrance of those killed in wars and terrorist acts is the best suited for this room.

In addition to the history of the holiday, children will get acquainted with the work of Gamzatov, they will be interested in works about war belonging to the pen of various authors. The library on this day should be thematically decorated, so that even an occasional visitor does not leave indifferent. It is necessary to make memorable bookmarks with historical references on the subject and military poems. Periodically, you need to show a video clip with a song performed by Mark Burns "Cranes". This will create the necessary awe-inspiring atmosphere.

You can organize the production of a joint collage with cranes attached to the mock-up of the globe. A spectacular and memorable event will be the launch of white balloons with cranes in the autumn sky.

There is a library event without music and songs popular in the war years.

The dead forever

So, on October 22 the whole world (according to the resolution of UNESCO) holds commemorative solemn events in honor of the innocently lost on the roads of war. It is noteworthy that the monuments of birds of good and peace are established not only in the territory of Russia, the CIS republics, Japan, but also in other countries. For example, in the Danish capital, a stunning sculptural composition with a picture of cranes flaunts. There is a similar statue in Hollywood. This unites the 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 brutal useless wars.