It was a day of fun and games at the White House with thousands of children joining the annual White House Easter Egg Roll with some yoga and dancing to promote healthy and active living.
With the ‘Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You!’ theme, other activities on the South Lawn included obstacle courses, playing sports with professional athletes, including Indian-American hockey player Ajai Dhadwal and of course, the traditional egg roll. Dhadwal, 20, a resident of California, has been a member of the US national team.
‘Come enjoy a session of yoga from professional instructors,’ read an announcement listing the items in the ‘Eggtivity Zone’ showing the kids easy, fun ways to stay active and fit.
With viral-video star ‘Kid President,’ American Idol’s Jessica Sanchez, and the Easter Bunny at their side, President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha kicked off the day-long fun event.
‘It’s great to have everyone here this morning. We are so excited,’ Michelle Obama said from the Blue Room balcony. ‘The Easter Egg Roll is the biggest event that we have here on the South Lawn of the White House.’
With the ‘Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You!’ theme, other activities on the South Lawn included obstacle courses, playing sports with professional athletes, including Indian-American hockey player Ajai Dhadwal and of course, the traditional egg roll. Dhadwal, 20, a resident of California, has been a member of the US national team.
‘Come enjoy a session of yoga from professional instructors,’ read an announcement listing the items in the ‘Eggtivity Zone’ showing the kids easy, fun ways to stay active and fit.
With viral-video star ‘Kid President,’ American Idol’s Jessica Sanchez, and the Easter Bunny at their side, President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha kicked off the day-long fun event.
‘It’s great to have everyone here this morning. We are so excited,’ Michelle Obama said from the Blue Room balcony. ‘The Easter Egg Roll is the biggest event that we have here on the South Lawn of the White House.’