Namyangju City Successfully Concludes Infant and Toddler Participatory Performance 'The Day the Toy Hospital Closes'

Namyangju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwang-deok) announced on the 12th that on the 11th, at the Children's Vision Center auditorium, it presented "The Day the Toy Hospital Closes" as part of the 2024 participatory performance project for infants and toddlers, "Imagine, Together."

Namyangju City held the event "The Day the Toy Hospital Closes" on the 11th at the auditorium of the Children's Vision Center as part of the 2024 participatory performance project for infants and toddlers, "Imagination, Together." Photo by Namyangju City

A total of 214 infants, toddlers, and their families participated in this performance, which was conducted in the form of a puppet play using familiar toys from children's daily lives as stage materials.

In particular, the work stood out for its original storytelling and imaginative direction, and was recognized for its artistic quality by being selected for the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service's "2024 Arts Support Project for Children and Youth."

The performance depicted a journey where old toys no longer rely on the toy hospital but find new forms on their own, delivering a message that encourages children's imagination and creativity.

Following the performance, a "Toy Anabada (Save! My Own Toy! Exchange! Let's Play Together!)" activity was held, where child audience members directly participated by bringing toys they used themselves.

Through this activity, children naturally experienced the value of recycling, creative problem-solving skills, and the importance of cooperation by actively engaging in the story rather than just watching.

A Namyangju City official said, "We hope this performance allowed children to feel the preciousness of toys filled with memories, share those memories with friends, and develop a sense of cooperation," adding, "We plan to continuously organize and present various participatory performances that nurture the emotions and imagination of infants and toddlers."

For inquiries about the infant and toddler participatory performance project "Imagine, Together," please contact the Namyangju City Childcare Policy Division.