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UP AGAINST IT: Ruth Navarro and her daughter, Stephani, both Venezuelan, wait for a bus on the outskirts of Port of Spain, Trinidad. Stephani is taking classes at a space run by a local non-profit, but it’s not a school and isn’t accredited by the Ministry of Education. Under current rules, the children of undocumented migrants in Trinidad cannot attend public school.

COVER Stranded STORY They fled Venezuela for a better life. Now their children aren’t allowed in school. P4-5

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PRAYER TIME Fajr 4.39am Shorooq (sunrise) 6.00am Zuhr (noon) 11.22am Asr (afternoon) 2.23pm Maghreb (sunset) 4.45pm Isha (night) 6.15pm Creed II Balboa, Apollo’s son Adonis Johnson accepts a challenge from DIRECTION: Steven Caple Jr Drago’s son, another dangerous fi ghter. Under guidance from USEFUL NUMBERS CAST: Michael B Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Rocky, Adonis trains for the showdown of his life, a date with Thompson destiny that soon becomes his obsession. Now, Johnson and SYNOPSIS: In 1985, Russian boxer Ivan Drago killed Balboa must confront their shared legacy as the past comes former US champion Apollo Creed in a tragic match that back to haunt each man. stunned the world. Against the wishes of trainer Rocky THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza, Landmark

Emergency 999 Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444

Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Qatar Airways 40253374 Drama follows the hilarious yet enthralling diff erent parts of the world, fulfi l her DIRECTION: Renjith journey of a funeral director, who sets last wish of being laid to rest near her CAST: Mohanlal, Kaniha, Arundathi out to fulfi l the fi nal wish of one of husband’s grave at Kattappana? Nag his clients. Rossamma passes away in SYNOPSIS: Set in UK, Drama London. Will her children, settled in THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark ote Unquo Qu te The Mall Cinema (1): The Landmark Cinema (3): “Our Grinch (2D) 2:45pm; Taxiwala Drama (Malayalam) 2:45pm; greatest glory is not (Telugu) 4:30pm; Robin Hood: The Grinch (2D) 5:30pm; Thugs Origins (2D) 7pm; Creed II (2D) Hood: Origins (2D) 9:30pm; Of Hindostan (Hindi) 7:30pm; in never falling, but in rising 9:15pm; Robin Hood: Origins Creed II (2D) 11:30pm. Creed II (2D) 10:30pm. every time we fall.” (2D) 11:30pm. Landmark Cinema (1): Royal Plaza Cinema Palace The Mall Cinema (2): Ralph The Grinch (2D) 3pm; Robin (1): Cinderella And The Secret Breaks The Internet: Wreck It Hood: Origins (2D) 5pm; Ralph Prince (2D) 3pm; Ralph Breaks —Confucius Ralph 2 (2D) 2:30pm; Cinderella Breaks The Internet: Wreck It The Internet: Wreck It Ralph 2 And The Secret Prince (2D) Ralph 2 (2D) 7pm; Robin Hood: (2D) 5pm; Creed II (2D) 8pm; 4:30pm; Ralph Breaks The Origins (2D) 9pm; Creed II (2D) Creed II (2D) 10:30pm. Internet: Wreck It Ralph 2 (2D) 11:15pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace 6:30pm; Creed II (2D) 8:30pm; Landmark Cinema (2): Ralph (2): Ralph Breaks The Internet: Community Editor Creed II (2D) 11pm. Breaks The Internet: Wreck It Wreck It Ralph 2 (2D) 2:30pm; Kamran Rehmat The Mall Cinema (3): Drama Ralph 2 (2D) 2:30pm; Ralph Taxiwala (Telugu) 4:30pm; e-mail: [email protected] (Malayalam) 2:15pm; Ralph Breaks The Internet: Wreck It Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Ralph 2 (2D) 5pm; Creed II (2D) Telephone: Breaks The Internet: Wreck Of Grindelwald (2D) 7pm; 44466405 It Ralph 2 (2D) 5pm; Kaatrin 8pm; Robin Hood: Origins (2D) Malicious (2D) 9:30pm; Creed II Fax: 44350474 Mozhi (Tamil) 7pm; Robin 11pm. (2D) 11:15pm. Wednesday, November 28, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

invites all cyclists, runners and walkers that illustrate the spread and evolution to train under the floodlights of Losail of ideas throughout the Arab and Islamic International Circuit every Wednesdays. world, as well as document interactions between Arabs and the West over the past several centuries. The exhibition features books, manuscripts, historical photographs maps, globes and travellers’ instruments that tell the story of Qatar, along with the history of science, literature, writing, travel in the region, and much more.

Youth Empowerment Workshop Series WHERE: The Pearl, Doha WHEN: Ongoing till December 1 The Colour Run TIME: 8am – 8pm WHERE: QNCC The youth will discover how to: boost WHEN: January 26 confidence, overcome bullying, improve TIME: 8:30am EVENTS specifically designed to fit different goal setting, be assertive, leadership skills, Celebrate the hero in you in a realm ages with the main purpose to develop career guidance, be productive and many where nothing is impossible and you are Katara Dhow festival the participant’s self-esteem, especially more for reservations e-mail at info@ unstoppable. Soar to new heights in the all- WHERE: Katara when in front of audiences. Kids course inspireme.qa new Super Zone and suit up in gear fit for WHEN: Ongoing fee is QR600 and adult course fee is only the most super of heroes as you collect TIME: 3:30pm – 10pm QR800. For further details, e-mail at your medal at the Finish Line! 2019 will Be there to witness exciting activities [email protected] also include the Foam Zone. Gates will open and events at Katara 8th Traditional Dhow at 7am on January 26, with our first Color Festival, scheduled to take place at Katara’s Runners setting off at 8.30am. beach. During the month of November be there and experience the cultural heritage After School Activities of Qatar. WHERE: Atelier WHEN: Ongoing Musical Evening Music and arts Activities for students WHERE: Qatar National Library taking place after they finish their day in WHEN: Tomorrow school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- TIME: 6:30pm – 7:30pm hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama In celebration of the Qatar-Russia Year Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and of Culture, renowned Russian pianist, 10 years old after school hours. Nina Ivanova, will perform pieces by Tchaikovsky, Scriabin and Rachmaninoff. Katara Beach - School Students The programme, held in collaboration with WHERE: Katara the Organization of Russian Compatriots WHEN: Ongoing in Qatar and the International Centre TIME: 9am – 12pm for Music in Doha, includes a recital by By participating in the programme of the Kamerton choir, conducted by Olga ‘Our culture is a school’, Katara Beach Meditation Retreat Protopopova, who will perform Russian emphasises the Qatari marine tradition WHERE: Banana Island Resort folk songs. and introduces to students the meaning of WHEN: December 14 – 15 Dasha, Al Qafal and various type of pearls. Imagine waking up with the peaceful The students will discover all details of the silence of a paradise beach as your senses Fath El-Kheir journey. are lured by the smell of essential oils, vegan food and fresh herbal tea. With each Ballet Lessons breath, your whole being feels relaxed and WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier recharged. You can finally release all the WHEN: Ongoing tension you’ve been carrying for years. The TIME: 4pm – 8pm bright sunlight warms your face as you walk For more info e-mail at registration@ on the beach to join morning yoga, sound Hobby Classes atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839. healing and mindfulness meditation. WHERE: Mystic Arts Centre behind Al Mindtune Toastmasters Club Hilal Focus Medical Centre Meeting Heritage Library’s Permanent WHEN:Wednesday – Monday Where: The Garden Village, Bin Omran, Exhibition Mystic Art Centre, is a holistic Doha WHERE: Qatar National Library performing artsinstitution and a one stop When: December 01 WHEN: Ongoing till December 31 solution for adults as well as children TIME: 7:30pm – 10:30pm TIME: 9am – 8pm looking to explore their talents in various Toastmasters is an International The exhibition displays around 400 items art forms. We offer classes in Carnatic Fraternity supporting people to develop from the QNL Heritage Library collection Music, Hindustani Music, Karate, Yoga, their communication and leadership skills. Zumba, Classical Dance, Salsa, Hip Hop, You can attend the meetings three times as contemporary and Bollywood dance forms. guests. For details, call 33897609.

Acting Classes Dance and instrument classes WHERE: Retaj Al Rayyan, West Bay WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf WHEN: Ongoing till December 19 Times Building TIME: 3pm – 7:30pm WHEN: Wednesday – Monday The Talent Factory is having an acting Cycling: Losail Circuit Sports Club Learn the movements of dance styles monthly course for kids and adults. Gentë WHERE: Losail Circuit in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the Retkoceri Rrahmani, Teaching artist and WHEN: Ongoing musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, actor, will take care to create an amazingly TIME: 5pm Keyboard for adults as well kids and move entertaining and socialising class for Losail Circuit Sports Club, in association in the world of music. For details, contact kids and adults. Both programmes are with Qatar Sports For All Federation, 66523871/ 31326749.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Wednesday, November 28, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “I told my mother that I felt like I was in a jail” — Migrant Venezuelan child in Trinidad and Tobago The government of Trinidad and Tobago believes that about 40,000 Venezuelans are currently on the islands, many of whom entered illegally — often smuggled in by boat — or have overstayed their tourist permits, writes Jim Wyss

CLOUD OF UNCERTAINTY: Port of Spain, in Trinidad and Tobago, has become a destination for tens of thousands of Venezuelans fleeing their nation’s collapse. But the children of undocumented migrants are not allowed to study on the islands, and advocates fear that an entire generation is being left behind.

hen Ruth Navarro Trinidad and Tobago, like some We’re losing two set her sights on other Caribbean islands, is making the picturesque the case that those who are not generations of and wealthy legally in the country should not Venezuelans. There islands of Trinidad have access to public services. andW Tobago, just a few miles off And that’s left hundreds, perhaps are those who came Venezuela’s coast, she imagined thousands, of Venezuelan children a place where she could escape adrift. here and can’t legally the grinding hunger of home and, Stephani, who wants to be a work and the second most importantly, build a life for veterinarian because “panda bears her 8-year-old daughter, Stephani. are the cutest things in the world,” generation that Instead she says she feels caught in a said her initial months in Trinidad — beautiful trap — a place surrounded without contact with other children doesn’t have the by mountains and sweeping beaches — were some of the worst of her — but where she cannot legally young life. right to study work and her daughter cannot go to “I told my mother that I felt like school. I was in a jail,” she said in a barely The right to education is audible whisper, “and I used to tell — Karla Henriquez, enshrined in the Universal her ‘I want to get out, I want to get Declaration of Human Rights and out.’” ‘ human rights lawyer’ other international treaties. But Nonprofi t groups and the Catholic Wednesday, November 28, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

IN THE WILDERNESS: Schoolchildren on the streets of Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean island is home to more than 40,000 Venezuelans, many of whom are there as undocumented migrants. Under current law, children who do not have residency papers cannot attend public school.

Church are scrambling to come up might move to shut it down, since stay on the twin islands for short But the reality is that the island is refused to let her fall behind. with solutions, but some Venezuelan it’s not certifi ed by the Ministry of periods of time and buy food, already home to tens of thousands Ultimately they found a private children have been unable to go to Education. medicine and other supplies but it’s of Venezuelans who fear their lives school that would accept her. They school for two to three years, said “We wanted to create a space not a safe haven for them. Trinidad may be at risk if they go home. And pay about $1,200 a year, a small Karla Henriquez, a human rights where kids would feel safe and and Tobago is clawing its way out their children are caught in the fortune for the couple who are lawyer and Venezuelan refugee in feel like they were going to school of a recession and the government educational limbo. working illegally for less than $25 a Trinidad. because many have been out of needs to tend to struggling Alejandra Larez and Hector day. “We’re losing two generations school for a long, long time,” said islanders before it opens its arms to Asturillo fl ed Venezuela after Maria Victoria, always the quick of Venezuelans,” she said. “There Rochelle Nakhid with Living Water foreigners, he’s argued. they received death threats for learner, speaks English with a are those who came here and Community, before interrupting “Bear in mind, we are not denouncing government corruption. Trinidadian lilt and is making a can’t legally work and the second herself to underscore that the site “is China, we are not Russia, we While they were granted refugee solid B-plus in school. But, strictly generation that doesn’t have the not a school.” are not America,” he said at a status in Trinidad, they’ve speaking, she’s studying illegally right to study.” That something as universally news conference in April, as his discovered that recognition didn’t and it’s unclear if her hard work Amid Venezuela’s economic embraced and seemingly benign as government was under fi re for give them a right to a livelihood — will ever be recognised. In order to collapse, more than 3 million people education could be a contentious deporting 82 Venezuelans. “We are or, for their 10-year-old daughter, move on to secondary education have left the country in recent years issue underscores just how polarised a little island (with) limited space of Maria Victoria, a right to an she must take a national exam, the — one of the largest mass migrations the issue of immigration is. 1.3 million people and therefore we education. Secondary Entrance Assessment, in the hemisphere’s recent history. Prime Minister Keith Rowley has cannot and will not allow the UN… Back in Venezuela, Maria Victoria which she is not eligible for, due to While those who go to places like said Venezuelans are welcome to to convert us into a refugee camp.” had been a star student and they her immigration status, Colombia, Peru and Chile have been “The very least we wanted for our given access to temporary work “We wanted to create a space where kids would feel daughter was an education so she permits and, in principle, schools can get ahead on her own,” said her and healthcare, other countries have safe and feel like they were going to school because father, fi ghting back tears. “But she been less welcoming. doesn’t even have the right to take Small nations throughout the many have been out of school for a long, long time,” the entrance exams because she’s Caribbean, in particular, are worried a refugee. What kind of life can we of being capsized by the infl ux. says Rochelle Nakhid with Living Water Community, give her here?” The government of Trinidad and below, before interrupting herself to underscore Living Water Community and Tobago believes that about 40,000 others are exploring the idea Venezuelans are currently on the that the site “is not a school” of off ering online courses from islands, many of whom entered accredited schools in Mexico and illegally — often smuggled in by boat elsewhere. But the real solution, — or have overstayed their tourist they argue, is to have the children permits. Even those lucky enough to included in Trinidad’s public school be recognised as refugees or asylum system. seekers, however, are not necessarily About three weeks ago, Stephani considered legal migrants, and that was fi nally enrolled in a “child means their children cannot study. friendly space” run by Living Water Living Water Community, a Community, where she’s learning nonprofi t that works with the math, playing tennis and making United Nations to provide services new friends. to refugees and asylum seekers, Her mother is thankful that her opened up a “child-friendly space” daughter has somewhere to spend last year where about 180 children, the day as she searches for work, but whose legal status keeps them she’s also anxious about Stephani’s from attending public school, can future, since the learning centre spend the day in a classroomlike isn’t a school or accredited by the setting. While the programme does Ministry of Education. have an academic component, “I’m grateful for the help,” she the organisation refuses to call it a said, “but this isn’t a solution.” “school” for fear the government —Miami Herald/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Wednesday, November 28, 2018 COMMUNITY

BPS celebrates 15th Annual Founders Day

irla Public School (BPS) diff erent competitive exams like On the occasion, the teaching English; Ashley Accamma Babu, Anagha Ramanathan, Economics; recently organised JEE and Chartered Accountant staff with perfect attendance 100 in French; Saanvi Sudesh, 100 Manasi Elise Tomy, Computer 15th Annual Founders examination, and participation for 10 consecutive years and the in Social Science; Miraal Shiniyas Science; Nivedita Gopinath, Day ‘Assman se Aage of school in various community teaching and non-teaching staff Muhamed, 100 in Social Science; Informatics Practices; Ansha (Beyond The Skies)’. activities. who have rendered services for 15 Nishat Mushraf Ali Bharde, 100 Khan, Physical Education; BHisham Sharaff , Head Boy, Ranjan Mathai congratulated years were honoured by medals in Social Science; and Geethika Christina Susan Mathew, Physical and Julia, Head Girl, welcomed the principal and all the teaching and certifi cates. The fi rst, second Sreekumar, 100 in Social Science. Education; Daksha Dineshchandra the audience and paid a tribute and non-teaching staff for not only and third position holders of Grade The student toppers of Grade- Shetty, Engineering Graphics; to HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdul leading the children in academics X and subject subject toppers XII included Akanksha Jain, Balaji Kumaresan Ganesan, Rahman al-Thani, Patron. Ranjan but also in extra co- curricular of Grade X and XII were also First position in Science Group; Engineering Graphics; Deepak Mathai, former Foreign Secretary activities. He said that in a sense felicitated. Linda Lukose, Second in Science Rajesh, Engineering Graphics; at External Aff airs Ministry of what the school represents is just The staff members who were Group; Shourja Mukherjee and Keith Brendan Sequeira, India, was the chief guest at the the replica of our values and the felicitated for their 15 years of Merlin Sarah Abraham, Third Engineering Graphics; event. R K Dalmia, President of culture of India. service to BPS include Shanoj in Science Group; Athul Roshal Naveen Prasad, Engineering Century Textiles and Industries R K Dalmia congratulated all the Shahul Hameed, Mandoop; Anwar Kumar P and Sheen Sara Symon, Graphics; Vaibhav Karthikeyan, Limited Mumbai and Senior staff members and appreciated Hossain, Security Guard; Thomas First in Commerce Group; Avik Engineering Graphics; Anushree Governing Council Member of their 15 years of glorious service. He Bennet, Teacher; Vanessa Mary Bhattacharya, Second in Commerce Korturti, Engineering Graphics; BPS, and Hamad al-Ghali-al- said that the world is going under Francis, Teacher; Beena Cyriac, Group; and Jeswin Kurien Abraham, Jovin Litto, Engineering Marri, Director of Private School a huge technological revolution Head Nurse; Ravi Kumar Edwin, Third in Commerce Group. Graphics; Khadeja Bukhari, Licensing Department at Ministry probably more than industrial Librarian; Shirly Rappai, Senior The students of Grade XII Engineering Graphics; Khushi of Education, were the guest of revolution and where it will lead Vice Principal; John Albert, Head which excelled in all fi ve subjects Suraj, Engineering Graphics; honours. Lukose K Chacko and us is yet to be seen. Students of of Maintenance; Shruti Rajiv included Gagan Bhatia, Pichappan Syed Urooj Mahdi, Engineering other Board of Directors of BPS also today will do something that is Chauhan, Headmistress; and Maria Valliammai, Raidha Anwar, Sagar Graphics; Mereen Sarah Koshy, attended the event. yet not known. Students should Suzana Sheila Dias, Teacher. Parshottam M, Dibyo Roy, Bincy English Core; Liya Lukose, A P Sharma, Principal of BPS, be equipped with correct moral Margaret Julie Jose, Teacher at Biju, Reuel Samuel Sam, Shourja English Core; Reuel Samuel presented the annual report and character which fi nally will lead BPS, was also felicitated for her ten Mukherjee, Merlin Sarah Abraham, Sam, Computer Science; highlighted the scholastic and them to being good human being. years of perfect attendance. Linda Lukose, Akanksha Jain, Sheen Shourja Mukherjee, Computer co-scholastic achievements of Lukose K Chacko also The student toppers of Grade-X Sara Symon, And Athul Roshal Science; Merlin Sarah Abraham, the students. The remarkable congratulated all the teachers on included Karunya Jayavel, First Kumar P. Engineering Graphics; Linda accomplishments of the school rendering glorious service and all position; Riya Mahajan, Second The subject toppers of Grade- Lukose, Biology; Akanksha include the inauguration of Atal the students for bringing laurels position; and Rithika Pillai, Third XII include Bigyapti Bashyal, Jain, Physics and Computer Tinkering Lab in the Gulf Region, and accolades to the school. position. The subject toppers of Chemistry; Aritra Banerjee, Science; Jeswin Kurien Abraham, hosting the second edition The school biennial magazine Grade-X includes Riya Mahajan, Mathematics; Riya K Aniyankunju, Accountancy; Avik Bhattacharya, of TEDX, improvising sports Expressions was released on the 100 marks in Social Science; Business Studies; Aishwarya Accountancy; and Athul Roshal facilities, attaining licence to host occasion. Nuha Mohammed Ashraf, 100 in Venkatakrishnan, Accountancy; Kumar P, Accountancy. Wednesday, November 28, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY ‘Dreama’ organises Entertainment Day for employees

Dreama, the Orphan Care Centre, recently organised an open entertainment day for the staff operate for the sake of our shared interest to serve the orphans.” Ahmed Hussein, Dreama of the Centre at Sharq Hotel. The day featured various entertainment events, competitions Support Services Director, said, “Dreama pays a special attention and care to its employees and activities, including a tribute concert honouring the employees of Dreama, and quiz in order to encourage them to do their best in serving the targeted categories, adding that competition. we were keen to organise the Entertainment Day 2018 so that all employees would have the Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser al-Misnad, Executive Director of the Orphan Care Centre said, “The chance to participate in this pleasing atmosphere and their favourite events and activities, Dreama staff are the true wealth of the Centre. This Entertainment Day is a good occasion which will promote joy, interaction and distinguished presence. We were happy to see the to reward our employees in recognition of their efforts and constant hard work in order to employees rejoicing because we believe that these events will have a remarkable effect at achieve the objectives of Dreama and firmly establish its name in the humanitarian service the professional and social levels in the future and will renew, build and promote relations field in Qatar. The Centre endeavours – by organising this Entertainment Day – to stress that among the team members outside work, which will have positive impact on the effective we are one family that share the same vision and that we will continue to constructively co- communication among the employees of Dreama.”

MES students impress at Interschool Poetry Recitation and Painting contest

The students of MES Indian School recently won at Interschool Poetry Recitation and Painting recitation category, while in the group recitation category, a group of twenty students Competition held at Olive International School. The students took part in English poem recitation of MES excelled in their performance. In the painting contest, Master Krishna Ashok got and painting competition. third position. This activity was co-ordinated by the teacher in-charge of students’ external Master Mohammed Patel, a student of Grade-V, bagged first position in English solo activities of the school.

SIS, Cultural Forum organise Inter- School Exhibition

Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS), in association with Cultural Forum, recently organised an Inter- School Exhibition ‘Eco-friendly and Sustainable Development’ at SIS. SIS, Rajagiri Public School and Olive International School participated in the exhibition. All the school displayed eco-friendly development models focusing on resource management, recycling, non-conventional energy, rain water harvesting, hydroponics and many such innovative ideas on sustainable development. In the community outreach programme with an objective of massive awareness campaign on the role of expatriates in rebuilding the Indian state of Kerala after heavy floods, SIS won the First runners-up position in the inter-school exhibition. 8 GULF TIMES Wednesday, November 28, 2018 COMMUNITY IWA organises maiden beauty pageant

Indian Women’s Association (IWA) recently organised its maiden beauty pageant, Mrs IWA Doha Nangalia and Sheenu George. The winner of second runner up title was won by Anshu Jain. The 2018, at Grand Hyatt. The event provided a platform to 45 talented participants to showcase their judges, included Ritu Kumaran, IWA Patron and wife of Indian ambassador; Shivangi Kulstrestha, personality, confidence, wit and grace. first runner up of Mrs India Earth 2018; Daphne Sohan, wife of Singaporean ambassador; and Alka Chauhan was crowned the winner, followed by first runner up title which was shared by Vinita Shemain De Groof, wife of Belgian ambassador

MES marks French Day

MES Indian School recently celebrated French Day at the Conference Hall of the school. Students enacted scenes from the fables of La Fontaine, le Petit Chaperon rouge and Le Petit Prince. from all the sections of the school sang songs and recited poems. The importance of observing Students also staged the poem Déjeuner du Matin by Jacques Prévert at the event. The students good manners in classrooms was explained to the students. A presentation on various interesting with command over the French language were also felicitated at the event. The event was co- facts about France and the preparation of chocolate cake were also part of the event. The students ordinated by Radhika Rajendran, Co-ordinator at Department of French.

CIGI to conduct DAT for Indian students Nehmeh organises blood donation drive The Doha chapter of the Centre for Information and Guidance India (CIGI), an educational NGO, is all set to hold a Diff erential Aptitude Test (DAT) for the Indian Nehmeh, in association with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), blood types. It also raises awareness of the importance and benefits students of Grade IX-XII in Qatar on November 30 at recently organised a Blood Donation drive, as part of its yearly of blood donations in the community” said Fedaa Elharis, Head of Shantiniketan Indian School, Barwa Village. community service activities and CSR at Nehmeh’s Corporate Human Capital. The event enabled staff to undergo a blood pressure DAT is a proven scientific test that unveils the structure Headquarters. “At Nehmeh, we equally believe in doing good while test and eligibility test prior to their donation. It also helped raise their of a person’s inborn potential or natural ability and it doing well and therefore benefiting local communities which we awareness about the importance of blood donation. Post completion of helps the students and parents to choose the career serve. The blood donation campaign is aimed at strengthening the the campaign a Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to Nehmeh for path. It is an exploratory career-mapping process blood bank stocks at HMC particularly urgent requirements and rare supporting HMC. where in everybody finds their choice. It is a series of objective type multi-choice based written tests for over two hours with regular intervals between tests. The edutainment activities in between helps the students to avoid carry over eff ect of the previous test. The tests will be given in seven categories, including reasoning, verbal, abstract, numerical, mechanical, space and language with each lasting between 10 and 20 minutes. CIGI has developed the testing method C-DAT based on Indian norms and hundreds of students studying in India and GCC countries have taken advantage for more than a decade. Post-test, there will be an individual counselling of 15-20 minutes based on the attained results and a graph depicting the Aptitude of student. The schedule for the counselling will be provided on the test day during the registration process. Unlike, the other tests and examinations, students do not have to make any preparation for DAT. Wednesday, November 28, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 SPORT COMMUNITY

MANE STORY: Scottish darts player Peter Wright pictured at a tournament in Schalke, Germany. Colourful Scottish darts pro He goes by the name of ‘Snakebite’ and makes a point of sporting a new hairstyle for every tournament: Scottish darts pro Peter Wright might not yet have won a big international title, but his extravagant style has won the hearts of the crowd. By Patrick Reichardt

rofessional darts players know already been delivered beforehand. Scotsman keeps his private life separate how to make an entrance. Wright says that German fans have from his stage personality. Fog fi lls the hall, music blares especially taken to him, theorising that He is also esteemed among his from speakers and excited they like his neon colours and crazy colleagues, with Dutch darts master fans bellow chants and sing hairstyles. Michael van Gerwen calling him “a Ptogether. Behind the scenes, the 48-year-old fantastic player who belongs among the Who will win the most applause? Who Scotsman looks like a completely diff erent very best.” can bring the crowd to its feet? It’s the person without his styled hair. He’s aware A big title, however, has thus far show before the actual show, and no one of his celebrity – and how it’s tied to his remained out of his reach: Wright made it is better at getting fans pumped ahead of a recognisability. to the world championship fi nals in 2014, darts tournament than Peter Wright. While many associate darts with though he hasn’t come that far yet in the His appearance alone causes a stir: Britain, the game’s popularity is growing European version. In the fi nal game of the Extravagant clothing that brings to in Europe, with groups of fans from Premier League in 2017, he came close but mind the plumage of a tropical bird, and Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. lost in the end. fl amboyant hair colours that he seems Although a competitive sport, it remains In Dortmund, despite all his pep, to change as often as others change their for many, especially in Britain, a local Wright crashes out of the tournament clothes. game whose players are not the fi ttest of early, ending his chances for this year’s It’s shortly before midnight on a athletes. European title. James Wade, a 35-year- Thursday evening in the western German Wright is the archetypical darts player. old Brit, ends up taking the title, beating city of Dortmund. Seven games are Bright, shrill and striking, he always wins rising German star Max Hopp and world already over on the fi rst day of the 2018 the public over to his side. “We try to pick champion Rob Cross along the way. European Darts Championship, but out a diff erent outfi t every day, but it’s not Perhaps taking his cue from Wright, the real highlight is still to come. The easy, especially when we’re travelling,” Hopp says his goal after his loss in audience is more than ready for the show. explains Wright, who’s nickname is Dortmund is to improve his stage game: “I Wright, dressed in colourful trousers, ‘Snakebite.’ believe there is still quite a bit more” to do a black shirt and, for the moment, green His wife, Joanne, styles his famous there, he says. hair, is on the starting blocks. Don’t Mohican and always accompanies him on The player himself isn’t too worried Stop The Party by the US artiste Pitbull his travels between darts venues, hotels though about having a career without a is pumping from the sound system. He and airports. big title win: “One day I’ll win the world climbs onto the stage and starts to rally “I love this role. It’s a completely championship,” he says. the crowd with his usual jumping about. diff erent personality than the shy person He’s surely already won the title for He goes on to easily win his opening I am at home,” says Wright. There, he’s most colourful in tournament history. match 6:0, though the real show had more restrained, more of a homebody. The – DPA 10 GULF TIMES Wednesday, November 28, 2018 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Wednesday, November 28, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Steps to treat your sagging skin

s you start ageing, skin slightly saggy, you should look for may begin to sag as a moisturiser with the right, powerful consequence of a natural ingredients. Go for a moisturiser that loss and weakening of contains peptides and Niacinimide collagen and elastin. (or vitamin B3), it will help strengthen AHowever keeping in mind a few basic your skin’s natural moisture barrier steps can help you in getting rid of the and reduce the look of fi ne lines and sagging skin. wrinkles. Neeleshwari Basak, owner of Worldwide Institute of Grooming and Proper massage: A hydrated skin Pageants, and Arpita Das, Managing is indeed fuller and massaging the Director of Beauness By Arpita, list moisturiser into the skin in a circular some steps. motion for a few minutes will improve the blood circulation and will give a Smart SPF: UV damage speeds temporary plumping eff ect to your up the loss of fi rmness of the skin, skin. Do massage your neck in upward therefore wearing a moisturiser with direction that will prevent any sagging a broad spectrum sunscreen on a daily of the skin in that area. basis is the easiest way to help prevent sagging. Do facial exercise: Follow some facial exercises that are able to prevent Moisturise smartly: It is highly sagging. Regularly do the facial recommended to apply a moisturiser exercises after applying the moisturiser with Vitamins C and E both morning because it will prevent your skin from and night to your face and neck. pulling. The fi rst exercise is to smile Moisturising is important to keep the without moving your cheeks and hold it skin fi rm and smooth as you age. While for a few seconds, then release. Do this selecting the right moisturiser, look for 10 times. Another exercise is — smile ingredients like Aloe Vera, soy protein, as broadly as you can and place your vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin A. fi ngers on the top of your cheekbones. Push down the cheekbones with your Need extra eff ort: To improve the fi ngers for 10 seconds. Repeat this 5 appearance of the skin that is already times. — IANS

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20

What an odd day, Aries! You feel like you’ve been given a one-way When the day is done, you will look back on it as an unusual one, There’s likely to be some tumult in your emotional life right now, ticket to a faraway place. Departure is imminent, leaving you no Taurus. Wild ideas sprouted in your head like mushrooms. You may Gemini. You may feel a pressing need to have a heart-to-heart talk time to pack or say goodbye. There isn’t a moment to waste. You’re have imagined leaving immediately for a trip around the world, with your partner. Tension may develop if you become increasingly intrigued by the adventure, yet afraid to go. All signs indicate that or drawn up plans for a housekeeping invention, or visualised an insistent about your need to do so. Anger or alienation can be it will be beneficial if you get on that plane. Send your loved ones a entirely new opening in the online world. Don’t dismiss these ideas avoided if you express your feelings with clarity and compassion. postcard once you get to your destination. as unrealistic. They are not. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Friends and family, while dear, can be irritating today, Cancer. All dissatisfaction will be abolished today as you systematically You’re rarely surprised or bothered by the occasional setback. Today, Everyone around you seems upset and unable to communicate confront and resolve all the little problems that have been bothering however, you should put a firm hand on any project you undertake. clearly. Fortunately, your temper has a long fuse. To avoid a sudden you. Your tolerance threshold is low to non-existent. Give a wide This isn’t the time for a relaxed attitude, especially where money explosion, it would be a good idea to avoid home and the tensions berth to friends who have been irritating lately. Your wardrobe is concerned. If you take a systematic approach, you will have the there. If you take a break from your normal routine, you’re likely to improves dramatically as you discard all those clothes that don’t fit double benefit of conserving both energy and assets. meet people who will put you in a calmer frame of mind. or no longer suit you. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Expect to be torn between two seemingly paradoxical urges today, You’re often called the “cleanup crew.” Whether it’s the home or the Act without hesitation today, Sagittarius, especially if you’re Libra. Part of you wants to spend the day wrapped in a cocoon, unconscious, you enjoy preparing nests for all sorts of births, real following unfamiliar directions or exploring new territory. This playing with your toys. But another side of you is just as committed and figurative. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself tidying up your may not seem like the best advice, but this is a day for saying an to spearheading a major creative or social endeavour with friends home, throwing away useless things, clearing the desk, or catching unflinching yes to all manner of proposals that come your way, even who share your revolutionary ideas. You feel exhausted from trying up on mail. There are powerful forces compelling you to prepare for if some are unclear. Sagittarius excels at this type of test. Expect to to build the perfect world. someone or something new and diff erent. be at the head of the class by the end of the day! CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

You’re obviously struggling with something big, Capricorn. Recent Expect to be in a provocative mood today, Aquarius. For the past few Your passions have been stirring like a caged animal for the past comments about your irritability are well founded. But don’t worry. days you may have been searching for an outlet for the overflowing several days, Pisces. Now is the time to let them out. Some of what They’ll forgive you eventually. In the meantime, do what you can to energy you’re so lucky to have. You will have an opportunity today, you express may elicit surprise or disapproval, but that’s no reason control your temper. It stems from your current fears, which seem to as innovative projects are likely to come your way. If you face your to stay silent. If you don’t express yourself, illness may result. Your be multiplying exponentially. Blame the situation on the planets and demons, you will find a unique opportunity to rid yourself of the goal should be to be true to your inner self. Ultimately, that’s the only accept it as a lesson on the path to self-realization. fears you’ve been carrying around for so long. way to be happy and healthy. 12 GULF TIMES Wednesday, November 28, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

Wordsearch Adam

Pooch Cafe World Rivers

AMAZON FRASER NIGER TEES ARNO HUDSON NILE THAMES AVON INDUS ODER TYNE CLYDE LIFFEY OHIO VAAL CONGO MAAS ORANGE VOLGA DANUBE MEKONG RHINE ZAIRE EBRO MISSOURI SEINE ELBE MURRAY SEVERN

Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.

Garfield Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com courtesy: Puzzles

Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Wednesday, November 28, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Lack of restaurant 1. That’s the writing on the wall, accommodation for you observe (6) distinguished people? (8) 2. Coin a word for someone 5. Flying, is it part of the taking the sun (6) service? (6) 3. The rest can be made into a 9. Arguing with someone about bundle (7) the taste the fish has? (8) 4. Ages developing the 10. Keeps or puts back outside negatives (4) (6) 6. He has a notion to change his 12. Washes the tins I’m to leave name (7) the lime in (6) 7. The man is shielding Ivan, 13. Catching one with a punch who got drunk in the revelry that’s really lovely? (8) (8) 15. Don’t fall back, so far, in 8. Unresisting, gave one’s name the struggle to be modern again (8) (4,2,2,4) 11. To remain on holiday, break 18. Being head and shoulders your journey (4,3) above the other ‘1 Across’? 14. Did he describe himself as a Answers (6,2,4) ‘21’, or clan of the moth? (7) 23. When the girl is in some 16. She is a lamb, going in to tidy Wordsearch Codeword mess, is very sweet, indeed up the mess! (8) (8) 17. Figures the grinder is on the 24. Trip over, you do (6) inside (8) 26. Turn on the TV and see the 19. It’s back in the pit, growling wild lion’s captured, all right... (7) (4,2) 20. Holding the darn wild cat up 27. ... the animal having and it’s biting (7) swallowed the bait poured 21. Guess it’s 504 plus three- out: a drink (8) quarters of nine (6) 28. When the female’s brought 22. To a squirrel, is one of them round the frames (6) very like another? (6) 29. Feeling that adding ten to ten 25. Lifted it by myself on that is wrong (8) occasion (4)

Yesterday’s Solutions

Across: 1 Monstrous; 6 Scrap; Down: 1 Medal; 2 Notepaper; 9 Dates; 10 Existence; 11 3 Tasmanians; 4 Overdue; Laplanders; 12 Peke; 14 Caprice; 5 Stirred; 6 Site; 7 Range; 8 15 Dead set; 17 Marines; 19 Presented; 13 Last course; 14 Untried; 20 Each; 22 Good- Commences; 16 Sticky end; 18 looker; 25 Contender; 26 Reels; Stood up; 19 Undergo; 21 Canoe; 27 Spell; 28 Provender. 23 Riser; 24 Well. 14 GULF TIMES Wednesday, November 28, 2018 COMMUNITY SHOWBIZ The reigning queen

Glitz & Glam By Muhammad Asad Ullah

says Sajal Written by Mustafa Afridi, Aangan is set in 1940s touching the base of pre-partition era. Where viewers have already set a benchmark of a period drama with Daastan that was aired on HUM TV, in 2010, and featured Sanam Baloch and Fawad Khan as the protagonists. Is there any similarity between Aangan and Daastan? “Well except the timeline, there’s no similarity between the two,” says Sajal. “Why would we want to repeat the same thing? Even the shots we’ve taken are very different. You can sense that from the teasers,” she added. The first teaser showed some intense chemistry between Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir’s characters as Chammi and Jamil to which Sajal responds, “We’ve shot teasers for each character, not just me and Ahad. There are about eight teasers in total. I never wanted my teaser to come out first. But then the team decided to roll out the play with me and Ahad’s character. So here it is. You STAR: Sajal Aly has won the award for Best Female Actress at HUM Awards IN BETWEEN SHOTS: Sajal will be sharing the screen space with Ahad Raza see we still have individual teasers three times. Mir in Aangan yet again after Yaqeen Ka Safar(2018). to come out yet.” Almost a decade now his year has proved to project to another; completing since we’ve been seeing Sajal be quite a memorable her shoot for Aangan (Courtyard brightening up our television one for Sajal Aly; in English), an upcoming period screens and portraying characters She appeared in two drama serial on HUM TV starring we can relate to in our everyday much-discussed alongside Ahad Raza Mir, Mawra life. “For the past couple of dramaT serials: Yaqeen Ka Safar Hocane, Ahsan Khan and Sonya years, I have been stressing more and O Rangreza, both on premier Hussayn among others. As about me being relatable to the entertainment channel HUM the first teaser of Aangan was characters I play on screen. As TV. Sajal has been working released, there was deluge of love an independent individual I have steadily since her breakout in and appreciation from the fans a certain set of principles that I Mehmoodabad Ki Malkain (a of the young actress, sharing follow in my life, taught to me family drama on the private TV their videos dubbed with Sajal’s by my beloved mother and the channel ARY Digital in 2011) Aagan’s dialogues. environment we live in; I tend and she’s racked up a long list of She laughs with gracefulness, to look for those principles in a accolades along the way, including even though her eyes are full script.” says Sajal Aly. winning two nominations at the of mischievous shine, that she Sajal Aly did Zindagi Kitni prestigious Lux Style Awards then tempers with a deeper Haseen Hay, a Pakistani film in 2018 for Best Actress category reflection or two.“Chammi 2016, and then a Bollywood film, and bagging Best Female Actress is a larger than life character. Mom (2017) alongside Siri Devi. Award at HUM Awards, not just She is the representation of So can we look forward to Sajal once but thrice. the perseverance, heart and taking over the cinema screens yet It is strange to see her on the heart-breaking positivity. Every again? “Yes. There are few things television screen in difficult roles, character in the play is equally in the pipeline. But for me script that defines her intense small important. Usually it happens is the most important thing. I’ll screen prowess, where in real life she that in a drama its one lead and only go for it only if the script is indissolubly refi ned, kind, polite the story revolves around that I’m offered is as strong as the and real. Well a lot of actors are in particular character, but in characters I portray in my serials. some sort of character in interviews, Aangan every character has its I wouldn’t like to do something but the Sajal I meet is, I think, the own journey. It’s about everyone conventional – a deep rooted, Sajal you would meet at home. She is involved and follows multiple strong character is all I’m looking simply relaxed and very, very cool as beautiful characters. What makes forward to,” says Sajal she passes on a soda can and asks it interesting is that it focuses on Sajal is currently shooting for me to catch it instantly. the partition of a family. The real her upcoming drama serial Alif FIRST LOOK: Sajal Aly plays the character of Chammi in upcoming period The 24-year-old’s eyes ‘drama’ is seeing the physical and alongside Hamza Ali Abbasi, drama Aangan. caterwauls as she moves from one emotional divide of a country,” Kubra Khan and Ahsan Khan. Wednesday, November 28, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Acting cannot be learnt in classrooms: Sunny Deol

WISER: Katherine Heigl feels that 40 makes her older and wiser. Katherine Heigl thrilled to be 40

Actress Katherine Heigl says she is thrilled about turning 40. Heigl celebrated her 40th birthday on November 24 and commemorated the occasion with an introspective social media post. The actress shared photographs from her birthday soiree. Standing in front of huge silvery balloons of the number 40, she grinned as she posed in a sweater and jeans, reports dailymail. co.uk “Well... I am offi cially 40 years old. I know you are going to think I’m full of it but the truth is... I’m pretty thrilled to be 40,” she began her post. A candlelit room provided a festive backdrop for the former Grey’s Anatomy star’s bash. “For one thing, as my mother always says ‘Getting older is better than the alternative’. Too true mother, too true,” she wrote. “For another thing, 40 feels to me like a certain kind of freedom. Freedom from all the self doubt, insecurities, self loathing, uncertainties and anxieties of my 20s and 30s.” Heigl further said on Instagram: “Not to say I don’t still have those moments but I just feel like 40 makes me older and wiser. Steadier in my convictions. More certain of my strengths. More forgiving of my faults. “I’ve spent the last fi ve years of my 30s doing the work to evolve my mind and spirit. To move my heart towards a more profound and loving expression of my best self. I’ve OBSERVER: Sunny Deol says the art of acting comes from observations in real life. read, studied, explored and practised ways to expand my understanding of myself and the world around me. ational Award-winning Having started his career in 1983 “I’ve clarifi ed my deepest desires and found that all I really actor Sunny Deol says “Of course when it with Betaab, Sunny won National crave is well being. For myself and those I love.” – IANS the art of acting cannot Awards for films like Ghayal in 1990 be learnt in classrooms comes to staging and Damini – Lightning in 1993. Timberlake postpones show and that it comes from a performance, Known primarily for his action- due to bruised vocal cords observationsN in real life. oriented performances, he also Known for his performance in there are certain bagged several awards for films. Singer Justin Timberlake cited vocal cord issues as the reason iconic films like Border, Gadar – Ek Sunny’s younger brother Bobby to postpone his Man of the Woods concert stop slated for the Prem Katha, The Hero: Love Story technicalities Deol and cousin Abhay Deol too are Staples Center yesterday (Tuesday). of a Spy, Yamla Pagla Deewana and actors. Timberlake has been plagued by the issue since last month. Ghayal, Sunny said: “You cannot that can be taught, Asked that being the elder in the It has led him to shuffl e up a number of dates, including learn acting... The core of it cannot family, how did he deal with the performances on October 24 at Madison Square Garden in be learnt in a classroom. You learn but one has to pressure as a youngster initially, New York, his October 28 Buff alo, New York appearance and acting from observation, from articulate and use Sunny said: “Of course I was aware two Tacoma (Washington) Dome concerts originally slated for exploration as you progress in life.” of the pressure being the son of a November 12-13, reported billboard.com “Of course when it comes to their voice and superstar like my dad, but I never let He has rescheduled all of the dates other than Los Angeles. staging a performance, there are the pressure pounce on me to find Timberlake’s next date is November 29 at Phoenix’s Talking certain technicalities that can be body in a manner my signature as an actor. Stick Resort Arena. – IANS taught, but one has to articulate “One cannot grow under pressure, and use their voice and body in a to perform” so I was never a youngster who was manner to perform because stage Therefore, though in the class I was bothered about how the world is performance is live. When it comes not a great student, I used to score going to perceive me. My theory is, ‘I to cinema, a camera can capture pass marks. I was rather very good want to present myself the way I am, the finest movement of your eyes at sports and other co-curricular then let the world decide how they through close-ups. So as a film activities.” take it.’” actor, one has to internalise the “After a certain age, of course, we So, is he now teaching the same to character to deliver it on-screen,” all had to decide on our career and his elder son Karan, who is gearing added Sunny, who went to a film that is when I realised that acting and up to make his Bollywood debut with school in London in his younger days performance is my true calling. More Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas? and attended classes in theatre and than attending an acting class, I went “Look, I know that he is going performing arts. abroad for my self-discovery which to face the same pressure... The Asked if being the son of was not possible otherwise in India.” expectation is high from him and yesteryears superstar Dharmendra, “It is only natural for people to that is again, very natural. But the acting was a natural choice for find a shadow of my father in me... best way to grow in life is keeping UNWELL: Justin Timberlake has been plagued by the issue him, Sunny said: “As a child, I had But as an individual, to find my own the pressure and others’ expectation since last month. problems in reading and writing. self I had to go away from all these,” aside and focus on skill,” said the but my IQ and reflex was very good. he added. 62-year-old actor. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Wednesday, November 28, 2018 COMMUNITY

Cinderella comes to life again on stage

CLASSIC: Cinderella was first made into a ballet in 1815, but the current Cinderella ballet was written by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev in 1944. It was first presented at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre in 1945.

boards her coach, and is taken to By Mudassir Raja the castle. Losing the glass slipper, and the rest, as they say, is fairy tale history. uzhou Ballet Theatre (SBT) Jingkai Sun is fast gaining an from China is all set to international reputation as one of the perform Cinderella, an most exciting and promising Chinese old classic story, at Qatar conductors of his generation. In 2018 National Convention Sun was appointed as the resident CentreS (QNCC) for two days, conductor of the Tianjin Symphony tomorrow and November 30. The Orchestra. event is being organised Qatar In November 2016, Sun made his Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO). debut in Doha conducting the Qatar The two-day performance Philharmonic Orchestra and Suzhou will be followed with a workshop Ballet Theatre in the very fi rst China- titled ‘Dance with Cinderella.’ The Qatar co-production of Nutcracker. workshop will be held at QNCC on However, Artistic directors Jiabin December 1 for the young people Pan and Ying Li are husband and and children. The Suzhou artistes wife. Both are trained dancers and will explain the story behind the have illustrious careers in ballet production of the ballet dance. WORKSHOP: The two-day performance will be followed with a workshop titled ‘Dance with Cinderella’ where the dance. They retired in 2006 after According to the information Suzhou artistes will explain the story behind the production of the ballet dance. Photos supplied making their mark in the fi eld. gathered from QPO, The show will In 2007, they returned to Suzhou be conducted by Jingkai Sun. Other choreographed a Chinese version of forgets her mother and remembers rushes out of the chateau and into the to further their love of ballet and crew members, include Ying Li and Romeo and Juliet, which sets itself every piece of advice her mother had garden, crying on a bench, that no pursue their passion of choreography. Jiabin Pan, Artistic Directors and apart from other classical versions in given her. matter how hard she tries to believe, Their creative works for SBT include, Choreographers; Jiang Han, Scenic the world. In 2016, a new production Cinderella’s father remarries a things will never get better for her. Double Happiness, Chopin’s Poem, Designer, Chen Xiaji, Lighting of Cinderella told the classic story in cold, cruel woman who has two However, she suddenly hears a voice, Dancing on Rock (2008), Su Show Designer; and Weihong Ran and an innovative way to the audiences. daughters of her own. When the and encounters an cheerful woman (2009), Romeo and Juliet (2010), Jiaguan Xu, Costume Designers. The company has already received father dies, Cinderella’s wicked in a light-blue cloak. The woman Coppelia (2011), Legend of Beauty SBT, a dance company, was national and international respect. It stepmother turns her into a claims she is her fairy godmother, (2012), The Nutcracker (2013), established in 2007, led by artistic has received many awards in China virtual servant in her own house. and intends to help Cinderella go to Carmen (2014) and Cinderella (2016). directors Li Ying and Pan Jiabin. and abroad. As far as Cinderella, it is Meanwhile, across town in the castle, the ball. Their innovative creations have The company members come from a well-known classic story, passed the king determines that his son the Using her magic wand, the Fairy received extensive recognition. major ballet companies and dance down through many generations. prince should fi nd a suitable bride. So turns a pumpkin into a coach, 4 of The other members of the ballet academies in China. The group is Cinderella was fi rst made into a ballet the king invites every eligible maiden the mice into horses, the farm’s horse group include Shen Yuem, Liu considered one of the youngest, in 1815, but the current Cinderella in the kingdom to a Royal Ball, where into a coachman, and the family dog Yuchengjie, Wu Xu, Shangguan most energetic and vibrant ballet ballet was written by Russian his son will be able to choose his into a footman. The fi nal touch is Yuting, Min Xueqing, Wen Shaowei, companies in modern China. The composer Sergei Prokofi ev in 1944. bride. fi xing Cinderella’s dress, which is Min Zihan, Zhou Qiran, Shen Jinyu, company has performed a variety of It was fi rst presented at Moscow’s Cinderella has no suitable party turned into a beautiful white gown, Hu Yang, Cui Saiwa, Su Yulin, Liu works from classic to contemporary Bolshoi Theatre in 1945. SBT is the dress for a ball, but as she ends up complete with glass slippers. Yanxu, Zhang Yixu, Lu Zhen, Sun Yi, and modern repertoire. The two fi rst with an original production in making one on her own, the evil However, the Fairy cautions her Chen Tingting, Tan Xianghuizi, Dong artistic directors have created most China. stepsisters immediately tear it apart that she all these things will only last Qiang, Ouyang Sunan, Liao Ning, of the works since the company was In the story, Cinderella, a beautiful, on the evening of the ball. until the fi nal stroke of midnight, Hu Jiang, Xing Wei, Yang Tianbo, established. brave and kind-hearted girl, loses her After the stepmother ushers her when everything will turn back to Sun Mengyao, Zhong Chongjia, and In 2010, the company mother in her childhood. She never daughters out the door, Cinderella normal. Cinderella then quickly Zhao Xu.