Translation into English:
In the end, which is more pleasant—to give or to receive a gift? We would not be mistaken in saying that this is one of those eternal questions, akin to Shakespeare’s famous “to be or not to be” debate. And the answer was surely found by nearly three hundred guests who witnessed the sixth graders’ Christmas performance about kindness, love, and giving.
Under festive music, colorful dances, and the glow of Christmas tree lights, a true New Year’s fairy tale came to life on our stage. The performance prepared by the sixth-grade students took the audience on a journey where the miracle of the New Year was born not from receiving, but from giving.
Beginning with the symbolic decoration of the Christmas tree and the children’s heartfelt conversations, the event gradually revealed the main idea of the story through its various acts: a small but sincere act of kindness can become a real miracle. The story revolving around a gift prepared by one of the characters, Tigran, turned into a powerful message, reminding us that there are children in the world who, especially during the holidays, need warmth and attention—and that each of us has a mission to help eliminate this injustice.
With the help of semi-mythical fairies of our time, the reinterpretation of miracles for children who had lost faith was not the only strength of this performance. Social satire and gentle humor helped make the students’ message even more vivid and expressive.
Resembling an unusual journey, the musical—where one could even “fly” on an imaginary bus—was enriched with classic and modern New Year’s songs, dances, and a great deal of mysterious stage décor.
Through the character of the heroine Sara, the sixth graders revealed an important truth: when there is no joy inside you at a given moment, it does not mean that you cannot bring joy to someone else. Guided by this belief, Sara’s decision to join the children doing good deeds encapsulated the entire message of the musical.
At the end of the event, the young Usum students addressed those younger than themselves with simple yet powerful messages: be kind, never stop believing, and always light the flame that lives in another person’s soul.
This performance once again showed that our sixth graders are capable not only of creating characters, but also of conveying values, thinking about big ideas, and reminding the audience of the most important thing of all—that on New Year’s Eve, there should be no closed doors, longing hearts, or unreconciled souls in the world.ա
To not think freely is to not think at all!
