March 27th, Rotterdam. "The HERDS", behind the scenes...
THE HERDS, a public art and climate performance action featuring creatures made of ecological materials, marched on the streets of Rotterdam symbolizing their stampede from climate disaster.
The 43 members of The Emerging Company joined THE HERDS from Southern Europe to Scandinavia, becoming immersed in world-class performances and hands-on learning led by Ukwanda Puppets and Designs Art Collective and Artistic Director Amir Nizar Zuabi. This transformative experience not only developed their skills but also empowered them - as the next generation of storytellers -to bring urgent global issues to life through the art of puppetry.

The procession started in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and travels through various countries towards the North Pole, symbolizing a serious theme: the consequences of climate change.
They now continue their global tour, arriving in Rotterdam as part of the ICAF (International Community Arts Festival).

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Photography by Romy Fernandez
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