Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet depicting a 10-year-old refugee from war-torn Syria, visited Times Square on Friday, where she was welcomed by 200 public school students and the Broadway community, who serenaded her with popular Broadway tunes.
Making her way from 45th Street up Broadway to Father Duffy Square, Little Amal was astonished and overwhelmed by the lights, sounds,Once she arrived in Father Duffy Square, her friends from Broadway and New York City’s public schools comforted Little Amal with “Seasons of Love” from the musical “Rent” and “Can’t You Feel a Brandnew Day” from the musical “The Wiz” while she embraced and danced with public school students.said it was very emotional to see Little Amal.
arrived in New York City on Sept. 14 at JFK airport, and her visit to the “Center of the World” was part of the 17-day ‘Little Amal Walks NYC’ tour covering 55 events in all five boroughs through Oct. 2. Peter Avery, director of theater for New York City’s public schools, followed Little Amal’s journey through Europe last year,
“This is a New York Story,” Avery said. “This is a city built on the backs of immigrants. Immigrants who came here willingly and those who were forced to, and it’s important to acknowledge that as well.” NYC public high school students cheer on the arrival of Little Amal in Times Square. Photo by Gabriele Holterman
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