On the occasion of Diwali, Tricity-based NGO, Kanya Girl Child Welfare Organisation organised a Day at Chhatbir Zoo for the kids of the welfare program, this Tuesday.

The day was planned keeping in mind elements of education and entertainment with many engaging activities scheduled throughout the visit. The children along with the NGO members arrived neatly dressed and eager to celebrate the festivities that were to follow. 

As for the arrangements, a bus was arranged by Kanya Organisation from Mohali and morning refreshments were served after arrival to freshen up for a day of fun and learning. Each child had an NGO member assigned to them for their safety.

Mr. Daksh Kapoor, Co-Founder of Kanya Welfare Organisation shared, “In addition to the Zoo visit, for spreading the spirit of joy and gifting that is synonymous with Diwali, we started  “Wall of Kindness.” 

Wall of Kindness is an initiative under which people donate useful items like clothes, stationery items, woollens and blankets to those in need, he elaborated. The donated items were later distributed to the beneficiaries through a blind-fold game.

The children marvelled in amazement at the sights of animals as it was later reported that for most of them, it was their first ever visit to a zoo. Among the favourites were the reptiles from the reptile section of the zoo, the birds and the newly added Dinosaur Park.

Amandeep Kaur, Member Executive filled us in with the games that were planned along with the gifts laid out for the winners. Refreshments were once again relished towards the end of the visit.

The place was checked for no litter and the children left as neatly as they arrived, their spirits cheery. The day concluded with happy faces departing for home, eager to show the toys and gifts they won to their families.