January 26, 2026 | A sensory storytelling performance at बाल साहित्य महोत्सव 2082 (Children Literature Festival)Bal Sahitya Mahotsav, Patan Museum, Lalitpur

The performance was part of the बाल साहित्य महोत्सव 2082 (Children Literature Festival) held at Patan Museum in Lalitpur, attended by around 100 participants including children aged 4–13, along with authors, educators, publishers, and readers.

Performing in the historic courtyard of Patan Museum was a special experience for us. The space, rich with heritage and history, brought a unique atmosphere to the storytelling. It felt meaningful to share our work in such a setting, where stories of today could exist within a place that holds so many stories of the past.

The open courtyard transformed into a vibrant “rainbow pond” where the story came alive. Children didn’t remain as an audience—they became part of the story. They sang together, moved through rhythms, and stepped into the journey of the Himali fishes. With their ideas and responses, they helped the fishes discover colors, travelling through the five elements and shaping the story as it unfolded.

It became a collective experience—where storytelling was not performed for them, but created with them.

About the Story

1, 2, 3, माछा होस् रंगीन is a rhythmic and sensory-driven adaptation of Fish’s Rainbow Dream, designed to engage children through movement, repetition, and sound.

The story follows the journey of white Himali fishes searching for colors. As they travel through different elements, they discover rhythms, songs, and experiences that slowly transform their world into one filled with color.

Through simple sequences and playful interaction, the story invites children to explore imagination not just by listening—but by moving, singing, and participating.

The Experience

The space was alive with energy, curiosity, and participation. Children of different age groups responded in their own ways— younger ones through movement and play, older ones through observation and deeper engagement.

There were moments of collective singing, spontaneous laughter, and shared excitement as the story progressed. The openness of the courtyard allowed the experience to flow freely—children moving, responding, and connecting with each other without restriction.

The Approach

This storytelling experience is rooted in a sensory and participatory approach.

Children are invited to engage through their bodies, voices, and senses—allowing them to connect with the story in a natural and intuitive way.

Through repetition, rhythm, and movement, the story becomes accessible to a wide age group—creating a space where each child can participate in their own way.

It is through this engagement that storytelling becomes a lived experience— one that is joyful, inclusive, and deeply memorable.

Many Thanks To

Shanta Dahal – Writer, for inviting us and facilitating the festival
All the children, teachers, and participants who attended
Bansri Pandey – Narrator and Actress in the role of the Himali Fish
Shishir Siwakoti – Actor in the role of the Rainbow Fish
Surbhi Darnal – Actress in the role of the Fairy
Sampada Pandey – Photography Support
Rasodita Adhikari – Music Support

Concluding Remarks

Sometimes, all it takes is a simple rhythm…to turn a space into a world of color. Through movement, music, and shared imagination, children experienced storytelling not just as something to hear—but something to feel together.

And in that moment, the rainbow pond existed—not just in the story, but in the space they created together.

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