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An updated file with articles on the Chechen children dance group Marsho, which is touring the Czech Republic between January 6 and 18, 2003 at the invitation of Prague-based association Berkat.

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Marsho - Ingushetia (5)

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Marsho - Ingushetia (4)

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Marsho - Ingushetia (3)

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Marsho - Ingushetia (2)

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Marsho - Ingushetia (1)

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Thanks to sponsors of the Marsho tour

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A list of organizations and individuals who helped organize the tour "Before the War I Had Toys".

Folk dances performed by Chechen children touched Czech peoples' hearts

February 13th 2003 Prague Watchdog / Berkat · ALSO AVAILABLE IN:

The aim of the tour was to show the Czech public the dismal situation of civilians living in Chechnya and refugee camps in Ingushetia, as well as providing tangible assistance to the children.

Sold-out Palác Akropolis hall applauds to child dancers from Chechen refugee camp

January 16th 2003 Prague Watchdog · ALSO AVAILABLE IN:

Girls in beautiful white dresses with patterns and boys in red-and-white-and-black costumes with silver khanjars captivated the audience right from the beginning with their first dance.

Success makes Marsho give extra performance in Prague

January 13th 2003 Prague Watchdog · ALSO AVAILABLE IN:

The additional performance will take place at the Hotel Olšanka´s Congress Hall on Friday.

Marsho moves to Zlín, tension disappears after successful performance in Brno

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In Zlin the children had a tour of the famous film studios and acquainted themselves with Czech animated films. They ended the day in a local tearoom.

Marsho receives tumultuous ovation in Brno

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“The theatre was completely sold out and the audience was absolutely amazed by the children’s show,” said Tomáš Janeba.

Marsho's concerts in Prague, Brno sold out

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"The interest in the performance of the children surpassed all our expectations. Now we are only afraid of the cultural aspect of the event putting in the shade the idea to highlight the ongoing crisis in their homeland," Hradilkova said.

Marsho gives performance at Jedlička Institute for Disabled Children in Prague, goes to Brno

January 10th 2003 Prague Watchdog · ALSO AVAILABLE IN:

The group's two-hour performance in the packed hall of the Jedlička Institute was a huge success. Today the children are leaving for Brno for their first big public performance.

Marsho gives first performance abroad

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„The children were very natural. They seemed to have almost no stage fright, although they several times admitted having the jitters,“ said Jana Hradilkova of the organizing Berkat.

Chechen children dance group Marsho arrives in the Czech Republic

January 6th 2003 Prague Watchdog · ALSO AVAILABLE IN:

"The childern showed their dance bursting with immense energy right at the airport," Jana Hradilkova of Berkat described the first moments at the arrival lounge.

MARSHO TOUR > PHOTO GALLERIES > PRAGUE'S PALAC AKROPOLIS

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