Children lead colourful ‘Varnolsavam 2026’ celebrations

Children take part in a procession organised in Thrissur as part of Children’s Day celebrations, jointly organised by the District Administration, District Child Welfare Committee, General Education department and various other government departments on Saturday

Young participants took centre stage at the colourful Children’s Day celebrations, ‘Varnolsavam 2026’, held on Saturday. The event was jointly organised by the district administration, District Child Welfare Committee, General Education department, Thrissur Corporation and the district panchayat.

The Children’s Day rally, led by ‘children’s prime minister’ Levin Leanto, was flagged off by Thrissur Mayor Niji Justin at CMS Higher Secondary School. District panchayat president Mary Thomas received the rally at Town Hall and delivered the Children’s Day message.

Following the flag hoisting ceremony, the Thrissur Corporation launched its signature campaign as part of Operation Toofan. The Children’s Day celebrations were formally inaugurated by the children’s ‘chachaji’. P.J. Jismia, elected as the children’s president, presided over the function, while Ivaniya K. Binoy, elected as the children’s speaker, delivered the keynote address. MLA Rajan J. Pallan released the Children’s Day stamp.

Additional District Magistrate M. Sandeep, West Sub-District Education Officer P.S. Biju, District Child Welfare Committee secretary P.K. Vijayan, vice-president P. Bhanumathi and Model Girls Higher Secondary School headmistress K.P. Bindu spoke.

T.M. Avanija led the participants in a pledge for a waste-free environment, while Vedika Krishna administered the anti-drug pledge. T.R. Aradhya welcomed the gathering and A.S. Sandria proposed the vote of thanks. Prizes were distributed to winners of various competitions, and refreshments were served to the participants.