SingaSpeaks A PERIODIC NEWSLETTER FROM THE RAMAKRISHNA MISSION, SINGAPORE
ROAR 36 | SINGAPORE | SATURDAY | 26 NOVEMBER 2016
Children’s Classes: Closing Day of the Year
The Closing Day of the Year for the Children’s Classes on Hinduism was observed on Saturday, 19 November 2016 at Sarada Hall. Four Tutors with the parents of the children enthusiastically organised this event to the delight of the participants. 24 children performed recitation, story-telling, singing, yoga etc. Quiz on Mahabharata The program started with prayers at 3 pm. The junior class children came dressed in different characters of Bhagawan Krishna's story. Balarama, Yasoda, Radha, Gopikas to name a few appeared on the stage dressed like the original characters of the Mahabharata. They sang, or said a few lines about the character in their own words. The senior class had a quiz for parents and children on the characters they learnt from the great epic Mahabharata. It was interesting to see that the parents trying to remember names and asking for clues. After a short break, yoga for all was held with a practice session. Quite a lot of games for children followed the Yoga. The teachers, parents and the children enjoyed each and every item. Every parent brought some food to share. There were lovely treats of mini oldies, pizza, cakes, cookies, vada, samosas, nachos etc. It was indeed a lovely afternoon and the feedback from the children and parents was overwhelmingly welcoming the event. They said that they all look forward to the next year with new topics and new things to learn. 179 BARTLEY ROAD | SINGAPORE 539784
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