EVENTS: Children exhibition, carnival to be held in Sri Lanka (SRI LANKA)

Children exhibition, carnival to be held in Sri Lanka

An educational exhibition and children's carnival to mark the international children's day will be held in Colombo from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, Daily News reported Tuesday. The event which will be held under the theme "We are the Future "is aimed at providing education and entertainment to the younger generation and creating awareness about children's rights, Sri Lankan Information and Media Minister Dilan Perera was quoted as saying. "The Media Ministry is organizing this event for the second time.Last year it proved to be a resounding success. We expect to give our children an even better experience through this year's carnival and exhibition," he said. According to the report, Children's parks, children's films, book exhibitions, mobile computer labs and over 200 exhibition stalls of government and private institutions will add color to the event. Speech, drama, arts, singing and gymnastic competitions will also be held for school children during the carnival, Perera added. Source: Xinhua

 

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