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Window to the world

Travelling film festival for children held in Khagrachhari
The first International Children's Film Festival was held in Dhaka in January 2008 with an objective to open up a new world of cinema to
the children of Bangladesh and to give them an exposure to the cultures and traditions of different countries. The festival was organ-
ised by the Children's Film Society Bangladesh. After getting an impressive positive response from the young audience, a decision was
taken to organise a 'Travelling Film Festival for Children'. The event titled “Travelling Children's Film festival for a Beautiful Tomorrow” was held in Khagrachhari from March 19 to 21, according to a press release.
The presence of children from the local indigenous communities was notable at the festival that was held at the Ethnic Cultural Institution in Khagrachhari. Children came from far-flung areas to attend the festival and enjoyed films from Iran, Germany, Japan, Brazil and Malaysia. Language did not seem to be an impediment in enjoying the films; the children clapped and laughed together at the shows.
This young audience stayed long hours at the event and showed much enthusiasm in the films screened. For most of these children, this was the first such event they had attended but they behaved as if they are familiar with the format and discipline. Adults at the festival also showed interest in the movies. When the auditorium was full to its capacity, the parents waited outside and encouraged their children to watch the films.
DC of Khagrachhari, Shahadat Hossain; Principal of Khagrachhari Government Collage, Bodhishotto
Dewan and Shushomoy Chakma, deputy director of Ethnic Cultural Institution, Khagrachhari were present at the inaugural programme and encouraged the children by staying with them until the end of the day.
At the end of first day's show, Sheikh Sazid, coordinator of the Children's Film Society arranged a programme review session with the volunteers to share the views on the event. Some suggested taking initiatives to encourage more female viewers. They decided to inform the local schools on the festival.
The initiatives taken by the young volunteers resulted in an increase in the number of the audience in the next two days. On the third day the organisers had to repeal shows, as there were more movie enthusiasts than the venue could accommodateatatirne.
The audience and volunteers appreciated the initiative and expressed their eagerness to play a more active role in generating interest in films. Quality films from all over the world not only entertain children but also help them in developing a broader perspective oflife.
The festival was sponsored by Advance Development Tech nology.