Fun and frolic

The little kids moved about, some working on their drawings, some concentrating on winning the games and some wailing out loud and rolling on the floor to get their demands fulfilled in an event which saw the amalgamation of education and entertainment. Meenakshi Lekhi, Member of Parliament, inaugurated the two-day event Jack n Jill, the fun expo for children, which was held in the national Capital on Saturday and Sunday. Along with games, there were activities and competitions which kept the little ones busy.

With the new generation spending their time with latest gadgets and hoping for instant gratification in terms of entertainment these days, it has become necessary to introduce the children to the activities which fuse education within entertainment. Giving a modern twist to traditional fun and frolic, the event was a success, as large number of children <g data-gr-id="26">walked-in</g> and indulged in various activities like games, fashion show, dance, fancy dress competition, magic show and rakhi-making competition.

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Parents too were busy buying toys and clothes while their children participated in the activities. A grandparent was observing her elder grandchild participate in an activity. When asked about her experience of the event, the 62-year-old Poonam said, “<g data-gr-id="27">Bacche</g> <g data-gr-id="28">khush</g> <g data-gr-id="29">toh</g> hum <g data-gr-id="30">khush</g> (if the kids are happy we are happy).”