Express! Bratislava 2019

16 June 201917 June 2019 Jaymes Regualos

Saturday, 15 June EISB hosted the Express! Bratislava 2019 competition in the center of Bratislava. It was a wonderful event focused on the power of the spoken word.

Over 40 performances in 6 categories involving almost 100 students from 5 years old across Slovakia with strong multi-cultural representation including Slovakia, Austria, Czech, Korea, Mexico, USA, UK, Spain, Australia, Rusyn, Russian, Ukraine, Iran, India, China with special guest perfomances from Northern Irealnd and Iraq.

Despite the heat, onlookers and observers were blessed with performances that were entertaining, insightful and educational; filled with emotions, perspectives, humor and passion.

One of the highlights was Johanna Gaberová from the Futurum Bilingual School in Kosics, Slovakia. Johanna, the 13+ Category 1st place winner, fought through tear-filled emotions sharing passionately about her dwindling cultural heritage of Rusyns. It was emotional, passionate, informative and inspiring.

Another highlight was Zoja Majzlan, one of the youngest participants on the day from EISB Year 1, winning 1st place Solo category in the <8 group.

Huge praise to ALL the participants who braved the heat to stand up on stage, many alone, in front of a public audience for the first time to share their personal perspectives. An incredible experience for those who particpated and a wonderful event for all.