Do you know who's idea it was to set up Clin d'Oeil? It was him!
Hello! Hello! Hello!
What is your name?
My name is David De Keyzer.
This is my Sign Name.
Nice to meet you David. I am happy to see so many people here!
Yes yes
What is the aim of Clin d'Oeil?
Clin d'oeil is not just one festival.
It is for everyone. Say children, businesses, networking, socialising, loving cultures, giving presentations, etc.
It is all about Sign Language. Which is very important.
Sign language is a powerful language and is not only for the Deaf community.
Through Sign language Hearing and Deaf community can communicate with each other.
Now you can see many Hearing individuals are getting invovled in this festival because of Sign Language.
Now see. Beautiful right?
Is your aim in encouraging Deaf artists, theatre,etc.?
Yes! Yes! Deaf artists are very important as it will draw the attention of governments and politicians.
Why? Because Sign Language is linked to art culture and culture is very important.
I do not want to fight with the government and give negativity.
I want to change this. This is our time to enjoy.
This is Clin D'Oeil Festival. In the last 18 years, we have conducted the festival for the 9th time.
Wow!
In the next two years, we will be celebrating it for the 10th time.
The crowd has increased. From all over the world many people have started attending. India is one of them.
People have started attending from Brazil, South Africa, Fiji Islands, etc.
I don't even know the names of all the countries. It doesn't matter
as Sign Language has no boundaries. Everyone is same and connected strongly.
Connected yes! Indians have a question. Why is this the Sign Name for Clin d'Oeil and what is it's meaning?
The Sign is actually a wink.
Why? It is because performances keep taking place at the blink of an eye.
That's great! Next year it will be held in the USA right?
Yes! I am working with OIOL Festival in Washington D.C, USA at Gallaudet University in 2021.
The festival will be held in both the places every two years.
The world is growing, isn't it?
Yes I hope. I know Sign Language is very strong among the Deaf community. I hope it grows.
Thank you so much!
Thank You so much! I have a message for all the Indians. You all have my heart.
I know many of you are trying hard to come here
but don't worry! We all will come there to support you.
Yes! Yes!
My kisses to all!
Thank you!
What is your name?
Jonathan Kovacs
In the USA this is my Sign Name and in Europe this is my Sign name.
What do you do?
Oh do you mean from?
I mean what do you do?
Oh what do I do?
I live in Washington D.C.
I manage real estate business, contract work for entertainment shows and work shops around the world.
Before I used to do only small performances but now contract work.
I remember the first Deaf theatre performance I saw, was his performance.
I was amazed by his performance and his Signing is too good.
His performance that I saw was called Rathskeller.
I think it was Gallaudet. Yes.
Since then I know him.
Why have you come to Clin d'Oeil? What do you like about it?
I had come for the first time in 2013, when I had performed the drama Rathskeller.
First time I came to Clin d'Oeil I was performing with three or four other people.
Multiple American artists came to perform.
Then second time I gave workshops to children.
Third time I was drumming for a show.
Now I am a fan of vacations.
He is a famous singer and artist. What is your name?
This is the Sign Name.
Signmark
Signmark.
How did you start that?
Great! I just finished my performance. Now I am enjoying the vibrations.
How was your experience in Clin d'Oeil?
Now this is my fourth time. I have been coming for the last 8 years.
The party is always great every time. I always enjoy.
How inspiring! Have you ever visited India?
Yes Bengaluru.
He has visited Bengaluru.
She is a famous actress. What is your name?
My name is Ipek Mehlum. This is my Sign name.
I was born in Istanbul, Turkey.
I live in Oslo, Norway.
I have come to this festival for a performance titled "Crying hands"
I saw it in the afternoon. It was very good! I had goosebumps!
Thank you!
How do you feel in Clin d'Oeil?
I feel like this festival is my second home.
Why? It's because everyone is a family.
But shit! It is held only once in two years
but even once in two years there is such a huge crowd.
Great!
What is your goal for the future?
My goal is to pass down my performance skills to my children.
He is a famous artist. Please tell us your name and about yourself.
My name is Igor and this is my Sign name.
I am from L.A in California, USA
My home! That's where I grew up. L.A!
Same! Yes! The country is beautiful!
You must visit India!
One day yes I want it! I will check India off my list. For sure yes!
What do you do? What is your profession?
What do I do?
At home I have a team that makes funny videos about, how to act, etc.
I do all of this with a Deaf team in L.A.
I have seen your videos. They are very funny. I like it a lot.
Yes!
You are a painter right?
Yes.
Of course! I love to paint and have been painting since the age of 3.
This is because my parents are hearing.
My parents would talk but in order to communicate with me they started drawing.
This gave birth to all my creativity.
He would paint to communicate with his parents.
This is how he started and now he is a successful painter.
Thank you!
Cheers!
I hope you come to India.
Yes!
You used to stay in India, right?
Yes.
Tell us about your experience here. What is your name?
My name is Kavita. This is my Sign name.
This is her Sign name. Be very precise.
What are you doing here?
Global Deaf Aid Foundation - Executive Director
What do you feel about this festival?
This is just beautiful, excellent, just like festivals for the hearing.
Do you know that many Deaf people want to dance. They are equal to the hearing.
I want the world to know this.
What is your name?
My name is Roberto Wirth.
I was born and live in Rome, Italy.
Roberto Wirth lives in Rome, Italy.
What do you do? What is your profession?
I own and manage a hotel in Rome.
Do you come to Clin d'Oeil often?
This the second time I have come here.
What do you think about it?
It's wonderful! It is better as I got to socialise with Deaf people from all over the world.
Now there are over 20,000 Deaf people here. I am surprised!
I can't believe it!
Two years ago when I had come here, there were around 15,000 people.
Now it has increased. Wow!
Now it is 5,000 more! Wow!
Can't believe it!
Two years later, it is possible for the number to reach 25,000.
I don't know. Can't say.
What is your goal in life?
My life?
Your goal. What do you want?
My goal? Well, I never stop working.
I look something big. I am always looking for big business for the future.
I never stop.
Great! Thank you so much!
Great!