Youth Initiative Talent Show

We bring you a look back at a youth initiative that took place at the Ilmatsalu Youth Center.

 

On September 19, two young people wanted to organize a Talent Show at the Ilmatsalu Youth Center, the aim of which, according to them, was to offer all participants an opportunity to perform for others. We started by having the young people fill out a small project form designed for youth, where they wrote down what and when they wanted to organize, who it was aimed at, and what participants would gain from the event. Then, under the guidance of a youth worker, a poster for the event was created along with a registration form, after which they immediately went to practice their performance. The next time, we determined what needed to be prepared before the show and what roles the organizers needed to divide. A lot of time was also spent practicing and planning their performance.

A few days before the event, the young people themselves came to the youth center to set up chairs for the audience. At home, they had already crafted the prizes and also figured out what snacks needed to be bought from the store. On the day of the show, some participants arrived early and wanted to start preparing snacks and putting up decorations in the hall immediately. However, the organizers themselves arrived later than planned, as it turned out they couldn't make it earlier due to other commitments. Therefore, the start of the show was slightly delayed. When the organizers arrived, they immediately pitched in to help with everything that still needed to be done. What saddened them a bit was the small number of spectators. So, we called all our acquaintances and managed to get one more spectator. The show itself was carried out with a small group, but with great joy (after which, of course, no one really wanted to clean up 😀).

The young people themselves felt the event was successful and plan to organize a bigger show next time, aiming to attract more attendees. From the youth worker's perspective, the young people did a great job and gained valuable experience in organizing an event. Although the audience was small, this was primarily due to the youth worker's limited promotional efforts. Next time, we can organize something bigger and more impressive.

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