This Shishu Mela is back !!!
The Youth Wing is organising the Shishu Mela on 14th Nov 2010, Children’s Day near Sonakhali in Sunderban Area, about 100 kms from Kolkata ! This is the 2nd Shishu Mela following the successful event in 2009. It is a unique way to celebrate the Children’s Day by organizing races, games and other fun filled activities for about 220 vanvasi children aged 3 - 7 years. The Program also includes traditional swagat by vanvasis, cultural performances by them and a ‘Samuhik Bhojan’. These children get basic education at seven of Kalyan Ashram’s Shishu Shiksha Kendras functioning in the nearby villages. A gathering of about 450 people including us, local vanvasi and children, is expected.
Event details - 14th Nov, 2010:
0600 - departure by bus from Ultadanga
0900 - expected arrival at event site near Sonakhali village, breakfast in bus.
Mela starts - Swagat, races, games, prize distribution etc.
Samuhik lunch for all present including us
1600 - expected departure by he same bus for Kolkata
1900 - expected arrival at Ultadanga
Participation Exp - Rs. 250 /- per head. Details subject to change.
There are only 50 seats as on 1st cum 1st basis.
This is a chance to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of the vanvasi. Please contribute by participating in this event and/or by contributing towards the gift expenses for the children.We also plan to give each vanvasi child a slate - chalk, sweets and some articles of daily use like cutlery.
Event details - 14th Nov, 2010:
0600 - departure by bus from Ultadanga
0900 - expected arrival at event site near Sonakhali village, breakfast in bus.
Mela starts - Swagat, races, games, prize distribution etc.
Samuhik lunch for all present including us
1600 - expected departure by he same bus for Kolkata
1900 - expected arrival at Ultadanga
Participation Exp - Rs. 250 /- per head. Details subject to change.
There are only 50 seats as on 1st cum 1st basis.
This is a chance to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of the vanvasi. Please contribute by participating in this event and/or by contributing towards the gift expenses for the children.We also plan to give each vanvasi child a slate - chalk, sweets and some articles of daily use like cutlery.
If you are willing to participate and/or contribute, please contact us through phone at 9831771962 / e – mail at vasu_simplicity@yahoo.co.in or harshasurana@gmail.com / facebook page by 5th Nov. 2010.
Pictures of the Shishu Mela - 2009 :
Thanks Vasu !
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Yuwaon ko tumse prerna milni hi chahiye.
Pushpa Bajaj