Mangalore, December 10: Karnataka Bal Bhavan Society will organise a national-level 'Bala Srijanotsava' programme from January 22 to 25 at Pilikula Nisargadhama near Mangalore.
Addressing a news conference in this regard here on Friday, Society President Sulochana G K Bhat said that the programme will be inaugurated by Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on January 22 at 5.30 pm. Minister for Women and Child Welfare C C Patil among others will take part.
The programme which is being held for the first time will provide a platform for multi talented students to showcase their talent. “As of now 73 Bal Bhavans from 25 states have agreed to take part in the programme. As many as 15 children along with two care takers will take part from each Bal Bhavan.
We are expecting over 3,000 students from both Karnataka and other states to take part in the programme. The number of students participating from 21 Bal Bhavans have been finalised,” said Bhat adding that children between 10 and 16 years can participate in the programme.
As many as 10 committees have been formed under the Dakshina Kannada district Deputy Commissioner for the smooth conduct of the programme. Accommodation for the participants has been arranged at 14 educational institutions in and around Vamanjoor area.
Programmes
On January 22, an elaborate procession showcasing flavours of local culture will be held at 3.30 pm. Activities for children will begin from 9.30 am every morning, which includes Yoga practice, art, various competitions, exhibitions, handicraft training, clay art, story writing/telling, painting, visit to zoo, magic shows etc. On January 24 creative art classes will be held.
From 3 pm to 8 pm, the children will be taken to Panambur beach where the children will be given an opportunity to learn kite making and kite flying and sand art. Cultural programmes will also be held here to create atmosphere of beach utsav. The valedictory programme will be held on January 25 at 11.30 am.
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