Nawan Sij (New Sun) is a rock opera for children in Seraiki. It is set to a mix of musical
styles from Eastern and western pop to classical including Beethoven’s Ode to Joy.
It narrates the story of a girl who wishes to know how big is the Earth and finds out in Zoya Science School.
Act 1
To start, our protagonist asks her mother: how big is the Earth?
Her response (inspired by Maya Angelou’s poem Woman’s Work) is the first song of the opera
It chronicles a mother’s sorry plight in our society: illiteracy, hard labor, oppression
1st Song: Maan (Mother)
Song: Nawan Sij
A very touching and beautiful poem, illustrations, song and music.
Everything amazing.
Zoya schools a commendable project.