Shishumela- A Celebration of Childhood
Seva Kendra Calcutta
Extension, Kharagpur and Namasole Pally Mangal Samity, West Midnapore organised
a three-day children’s fete at Baligeria Haat Ground, Nayagram from February 18
to February 20, 2014. This event was generously supported by our
sponsor. This three-day event meant exclusively
for the children was packed with cultural dance, drama, songs, magic show and
panel discussion. The different programmes on each of these three days highlighted
different themes and messages on their Tribal and Bengali culture, importance
of attending school regularly, science and environmental concerns. At the end
of the three-day Shishumela, a small
rally was held on the ground. The
children joined this rally singing, holding placards and shouting slogans on
children’s rights. There were five informative stalls on Education, Nutrition,
Health and dignity on all the three days.
The stalls were manned by the government and our project staff. This year’s Shishumela event saw a footfall of 1000 visitors every day. The
event also received full support from the government authorities.
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Shishumela article published in The Statesman on March 09, 2014 |
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A tribal dance by the High School students |
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Inaugural song by students on Day 1 |
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Children performing a dance recital |
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Panel Discussion |
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Children at one of the Stalls |
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Children's Rally |