Burbank Public Library is thrilled to host our first Pecha Kucha Night! This after-hours event will be an informal\, yet personal\, community gathering. Using the Pecha Kucha format\, presen ters will share their stories of surviving a natural disaster or supportin g others through an emergency. This evening is about walking in another's shoes for a moment\, meeting our neighbors\, and honoring resilience. Ther e will be a moderated Q &\; A with the audience following the presentat ions\, along with light refreshments. All are welcome! \;
\nPecha Kucha (pronounced "peh-CHA H-koo-chah") means the "sound of conversation" in Japanese. It is a fast-p aced\, impactful storytelling format in which each presenter has 6 minutes and 40 seconds to tell their story. The format uses 20 slides\, with each slide shown for 20 seconds. The visual slides are included to enhance and support the narrative\, creating a more immersive experience for the audi ence. The Pecha Kucha format makes storytelling accessible\, engaging\, an d memorable for an audience while challenging presenters to be concise\, f ocused and imaginative. \;
\nStory submissions for "Cour age in Action" are now closed\, but to stay tuned for future storytelling opportunities at Burbank Public Library!
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