In pictures: Children enjoy a day of fun and frolic with actor Rajatava Dutta
Dance, music, art and games by children with special needs lit up the Happy Lane carnival for kids with neurodiversity
By
Jaismita Alexander |
Published 09.01.24, 06:57 PM
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It was a day of fun games, music, dance and food were on offer at Happy Lane, a street carnival organised by Shumpun Foundation, a Kolkata-based NGO that works with children with neurodiversity to provide them with educational and life skill support, at Kankurgachi on January 7
Photographs by Soumyajit Dey
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The carnival was inaugurated by actor Rajatava Dutta
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The event began with the children of the foundation putting up a dance performance, after which parents joined in to sing and dance to hit numbers like Jamal Kudu, Tapa Tini etc
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Handicraft stalls were put up by small business owners selling handloom garments, home decor, stationery and other items. Food stalls served up an array of cakes, pastries, chaats, tea, and coffee
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Art and craft created by the children were on display at the carnival
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A play area kept the children engaged with fun games and drawing the streets while a person dressed up as a clown had tricks up his sleeves for visitors
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Speaking about the carnival, Rajatava Dutta said: “It is a wonderful atmosphere here. I am amazed at the wonderful performances by the kids. It is a great opportunity for me to engage with teachers and parents who are great pillars of support to children with neurodiversity. I came here thinking if my presence gives them any motivation, I shall feel blessed”
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The founder-director of Shumpun Foundation, Manjulika Mazumdar, told My Kolkata: “This is our second year of the carnival. Children enjoy it thoroughly and it is also an opportunity for us to create awareness among other people about neurodiversity”
