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Queen of the Monarchs

Friday, November 3, 2023 10:30 AM
  • Kia Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood
Free
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A 12-foot tall puppet of a Syrian girl Amal is surrounded by a crowd, some hold monach butterfly creations on sticks.
Little Amal—a puppet whose name means "hope" in Arabic—has traveled to 13 countries, beginning her journey from the Syrian border. She carries a message of hope for displaced people everywhere and makes a stop with Debbie Allen at the Kia Forum on Friday.
(Taku Kumabe
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Courtesy of Little Amal)

Amal Walks Across America follows the journey of Amal, a 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl who shares her story of hope as she discovers America's diverse culture and people. Amal wraps her final L.A. stop with a special event created by director and choreographer Debbie Allen. She's crafted a performance with the theme of monarch butterflies featuring 350 local student dancers and musicians from all across Los Angeles, who echo Amal’s migration journey. Expect a program of dance, music and spoken-word performances. Free admission and parking. Entrance on Prairie Ave.