The Ramayana travelled with Kamini to Edinburgh for the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2010. Here she shares how Hanuman discovers his magical powers.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Ramayana: Hanuman Discovers His Magical Powers (India)
Pak Pandir & Gergasi (Malaysia)
Umpong-Umpong & Babakud (Borneo, Sarawak)
Pak Pandir is the much beloved ‘fool’ character of Malay folklore. In this particular story, he has to outwit the angry giant, Gergasi! Here, Kamini shares this timeless tale in Edinburgh at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2010.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Ramayana: Hanuman Discovers His Magical Powers (India)
Pak Pandir & Gergasi (Malaysia)
Umpong-Umpong & Babakud (Borneo, Sarawak)
How does a housewife and artist, worn out by years of fulfilling the expectations of an over-demanding husband, cope? A Polynesian version of how there came to be a moon goddess...
Over the Moon: Tales of Lunar Enchantment
Hina (Polynesia)
This is the creation tale of the giant Amazonian water lily flower whose white petals resemble the slender fingers of the maiden who was in love with he Moon. Kamini shared this tragic tale of everlasting love for World Storytelling Day 2010 as part of MoonShadow Stories event "Over The Moon: Tales Of Lunar Enchantment."
Over the Moon: Tales of Lunar Enchantment
Hina (Polynesia)
According to the gypsies, there is a woman who lives in the sky who weaves all our days and all our nights. This story describes how a wilful and selfish young girl ended up, up in the sky. Kamini shared this tale for World Storytelling Day 2010 as part of MoonShadow Stories event "Over The Moon: Tales Of Lunar Enchantment."
Over the Moon: Tales of Lunar Enchantment
Hina (Polynesia)
A variation on the traditional fairytale Snow White, strictly for adults. A tale full of rich symbolism and a jealous Queen. Kamini shared this story for World Storytelling Day 2010 as part of MoonShadow Stories event "Over The Moon: Tales Of Lunar Enchantment."
Over the Moon: Tales of Lunar Enchantment
Hina (Polynesia)
A folktale from Borneo about a maiden kidnapped by an Orang Utan. Kamini first told this story in October 2005 for MoonShadow Stories event "The Unnatural." Here, she shares one of her signature stories for World Storytelling Day 2010 as part of MoonShadow Stories event "Over The Moon: Tales Of Lunar Enchantment."
Over the Moon: Tales of Lunar Enchantment
Hina (Polynesia)
This story was adapted by Kamini for MoonShadow Stories event "The Unnatural" in October 2005. A sad story of unrequited love and a twist to the phrase until death do us part. Here Kamini shares this story for World Storytelling Day 2010 as part of MoonShadow Stories event "Over The Moon: Tales Of Lunar Enchantment."
Over the Moon: Tales of Lunar Enchantment
Hina (Polynesia)
Fall arrives… Night descends earlier and the creatures of the night appear sooner… But wait… What is scarier: the darkness that lies without or the darkness that lies within the depths of the human heart? Let MoonShadow Stories be your guide and our tales your map into this journey of chilling discovery…
Heart of Darkness - Storytelling for Adults
Fall arrives… Night descends earlier and the creatures of the night appear sooner… But wait… What is scarier: the darkness that lies without or the darkness that lies within the depths of the human heart? Let MoonShadow Stories be your guide and our tales your map into this journey of chilling discovery…
Heart of Darkness - Storytelling for Adults
There are many stories of children raised by wolves, many tales of werewolves and stories of those who run with wolves. Kamini shared the story of The Wolf Girl for MoonShadow Stories October 31st 2009 performance "Heart Of Darkness."
Heart of Darkness - Storytelling for Adults
Two sisters yearn to play with a gypsy girl's toy drum, but in order to do so they have to prove their ability to be extremely bad. A dark tale of how far we are willing to go just to please ourselves. Kamini shared this story on October 31st 2009 as part f of MoonShadow Stories "Heart of Darkness."
Heart of Darkness - Storytelling for Adults
A woman keeps seeing a face at her window. What lurks beyond the glass panes? A spooky tale shared by Kamini on October 31st 2009 at MoonShadow Stories event "Heart Of Darkness."
Heart of Darkness - Storytelling for Adults
An Irish tale of sightings of a mastiff beast that guarded the path up a hill. Only the priest was brave enough to venture up the old path and confront the creature. Kamini shared this story on October 31st 2009 for MoonShadow Stories event "Heart Of Darkness."
Heart of Darkness - Storytelling for Adults