2025-12-07 | Young Explorer’s Academy’s Kidspreneuer Fair at Le Sherpa’s Farmer’s Market at Kathmandu

On 7th December 2025, a quiet outdoor corner of Le Sherpa’s Farmer’s Market transformed into an unexpected world of imagination and action. As part of Young Explorer’s Academy’s Kidspreneur Fair, around 25 children between the ages of 5 to 15 gathered to experience Sky is Falling—an interactive forum theatre performance.

What began as a simple storytelling session soon turned into a shared adventure, where the boundaries between performers and audience disappeared.

About the Story

Sky is Falling is an adaptation inspired by the classic tale of a frightened chicken who believes the sky is collapsing after something falls on its head. As panic spreads, the chicken runs through the forest, convincing other animals of the impending danger—until they encounter the cunning Sinner Snake.

In this version, the story pauses at moments of tension and conflict. Instead of passively watching, children are invited to step in, question what is happening, and change the course of the story. Should the animals trust the chicken? How can they protect themselves? Can they outsmart the snake?

The story becomes a living space for exploration—where every choice leads to a new possibility.

A Storyworld in the Middle of a Market

Amidst the gentle buzz of the farmer’s market, the storytelling space felt like a hidden pocket of imagination. Children gathered closely, forming a circle that quickly turned into a forest full of movement and sound.

There was excitement in the air as the chicken darted through the space, calling for help. The children responded instantly—taking on roles of different animals, reacting, questioning, and participating with full energy. Laughter, urgency, and curiosity flowed together as the story unfolded in this open, outdoor setting.

Despite being in a public space, the children remained deeply engaged, creating a focused and vibrant atmosphere that drew them fully into the narrative.

Forum Theatre in Action

At key moments, the story paused. Children were divided into small groups and invited to discuss possible solutions to the problem. Each group brought a different perspective—some focused on protecting the chicken, others on confronting the snake, and some on questioning whether the sky was really falling at all.

One by one, groups stepped forward to enact their ideas. The space turned into a stage of experimentation, where solutions were tested, reshaped, and explored collectively.

Through this process, children:

• Practiced critical thinking by analyzing the situation
• Used creative imagination to build new story outcomes
• Developed communication skills while working in teams
• Built empathy by stepping into the roles of different characters

The story was no longer fixed—it evolved with every idea the children brought into it.

The Experience

The energy of the children carried the entire performance. They moved freely between being audience members, thinkers, and performers. Some jumped in with bold ideas, while others observed carefully before contributing.

There was a strong sense of collaboration—children listened to each other, built on ideas, and worked together to find solutions. The mix of ages added richness to the experience, with older participants guiding and younger ones bringing spontaneous creativity.

What stood out most was their willingness to engage—fully, openly, and with joy.

In the middle of a busy market, a simple story created a powerful space for imagination, dialogue, and collaboration. When children are invited not just to listen, but to question, act, and reshape stories, they begin to see that their ideas matter. Through forum theatre, Sky is Falling became more than a story—it became a shared experience of thinking, feeling, and creating together.

Many Thanks To

• The team of Young Explorers Academy, Kathmandu
• All the children who participated
• Himal Bhujel – Actor in the role of the Chicken
• Bansri Pandey – Narrator
• Rasodita Adhikari – Photography and Music Support
• Diwa Timilsina – Support
• Sumitra Bogati – Support

With gratitude to all the young minds who turned a small corner into a world of possibilities.

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