KARACHI: Peek Freans RIO, Pakistan’s leading cream biscuit brand organised a carnival for children at a local amusement park, which sought to promote learning with entertainment among children. Held as a celebration for the winners of a recent competition that the brand had held, the event included several activities which encouraged the participating children and their parents to have fun while exercising their physical and cognitive skills and building group interaction.
Well-known and popular artist Khalid Malik conducted the main part of the event and regaled the young audience with his stories, songs, humour and quick quizzes, all with a high level of interactivity. Upon arrival the children were greeted by a man on stilts and entertained by jugglers. A face-painting stand was also part of the carnival. In between the various activities, sessions were held to give away the prizes to the winners. At the end the audience was treated to a magic show and refreshments, following which the children were given tickets to enjoy various rides at the amusement park.