The British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, is set to host the finale of its inter-school video storytelling competition, My Story, My Voice: Stories of Language, Identity and the Future, on 31 August 2026 at the British Council Library in KolkataThe event will also feature actor, writer and director Ujaan Ganguly, who will join students and audiences for a conversation during the programme.
Organised to mark International Youth Day, the competition invited students to explore themes of language, identity and the future through original 90-second video storiesThe initiative has received entries from schools across Kolkata, providing young people with a platform to share their perspectives, experiences and aspirations through creative storytelling.
The finale event will bring together participating schools, students and library members to celebrate the shortlisted entriesThe programme will feature screenings of finalist reels, student reflections and conversations exploring language, identity and storytelling, while showcasing the creativity and perspectives of young peopleUjaan Ganguly will join the programme for a conversation with students, reflecting on storytelling, creativity and self-expression.
Through initiatives such as My Story, My Voice, the British Council continues to create opportunities for young people to develop communication, creative and storytelling skills while fostering dialogue, cultural understanding and confidence in self-expression.
Event Details
What: My Story, My Voice: Stories of Language, Identity and the Future | Finale Event
When: 31 August 2026 | Timings: 5.30 p.mto 6.30 p.m.
Where: British Council, 16, Camac Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017
Entry: Open to all; free registration – My Story, My Voice: Stories of Language, Identity and the Future | Finale Event
For more details, please write to Praveena.Ireland@Britishcouncil.org
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