The start! In April 2024, all young storytellers travelled to Alden Biesen in Belgium alongside their mentors and the directors of their home countries’ international festivals, where they participated in an intensive training program to develop their artistic voices and build technical stagecraft skills. Simultaneously, the partner festivals engaged in round table discussions, peer learning, and practical workshops. These sessions aimed to strengthen transnational cooperation and encourage the exchange of experiences among festival organizers. The course coincided with Alden Biesen’s International Storytelling Festival where they could see some of the world’s best storytellers in action and meet them in person to share experiences, advice and encouragement.
