Bringing television closer to visually impaired children on the occasion of Mid-Autumn Festival

On the occasion of Mid-Autumn Festival, the Children's Department of Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television Station cooperated with social enterprise Sunbox and Nguyen Dinh Chieu Special School to organize the program "Mid-Autumn Festival brightens my heart".

Children participate in experiential activities

Small dreams, big meanings

The program originated from the innocent confession of a blind child: "My dream is to watch TV." From that simple wish, the station's Children's Department team struggled to find a way to bring a suitable and meaningful television experience. The idea quickly found a "touch point" with the support of Sunbox (a unit specializing in implementing projects for the blind) and Nguyen Dinh Chieu Special School, who have spent many years researching solutions to access art for the blind.

Accordingly, the program is designed so that children can touch, feel, and learn about the stage, props, and characters in advance. During the program, additional explanations are inserted in the quiet moments, helping children clearly visualize the setting, developments, and body language of the artists.

Ms. Truong Kieu Nga, Head of the Children's Department, Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television Station, shared: "We want to turn the children's dream of "watching TV" into a real experience. By combining tactile, emotional and additional narration, children can grasp up to 80-90% of the content, fully immersing themselves in the program like real audiences."

Accompany the children to experience the program

Before the program officially started, 10 children (6 - 14 years old) from Nguyen Dinh Chieu School participated in the special activity "Touch - Understand the story". They were able to feel the 3D model of the stage, props and performance costumes.

This activity became a “visual guide”, helping the children visualize the performance space more clearly. Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hue, Principal of Nguyen Dinh Chieu School, emotionally expressed: “The program has truly lit up the hearts of the children. When they directly feel and experience it, they will learn and absorb many meaningful things.”

Emotions burst out in front of the TV screen

The program “October Music Garden - Bustling Autumn Moon” was re-edited by HTV with professional support from Sunbox. For the first time, the narration and stage description were broadcast live via a specialized headphone system. Thanks to that, the blind audience can listen to the original dialogue and receive additional descriptions - from changes in stage layout, actors' movements to sudden appearances of characters.

Children enthusiastically participate in experiential activities

In front of the screen, innocent faces lit up with excitement. A young audience member shared: “Usually I just listen to the dialogue. But thanks to the voice-over, I know what the actors are doing, understand the context and feel closer. I hope there will be more programs like this.”

Journalist Cao Anh Minh, General Director of Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television Station, expressed his happiness: “We have created a playground for visually impaired children to enjoy television with their feelings, emotions and imagination. This is a special Mid-Autumn gift not only for the children but also for the production team.”

In addition, the program also offers many meaningful activities such as a cozy Mid-Autumn Festival party and a paper lantern making workshop where children can create their own works.

Experiential activities in the program

After the pilot program for 10 children, HTV said it will continue to expand the program for visually impaired children nationwide. This is not only a practical action to bring joy to the Mid-Autumn Festival, but also contributes to affirming social responsibility, spreading profound human values ​​to the community.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/mang-truyen-hinh-den-gan-hon-voi-tre-em-khiem-thi-nhan-dip-tet-trung-thu-post816151.html