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  • festival A special event with fun activities and entertainment. The film festival has games and movies for kids.
  • interactive Involving active participation or engagement. The interactive film sessions let kids join in the fun.
  • animation A way to create moving images, often in cartoons. The festival features animation films that make us laugh.
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