Kids from across the country perform at Lok Virsa to mark Children’s Day

Islamabad :Children from across the country on Monday performed at the Lok Virsa as part of the World Children’s Day celebrations. The event was organised by the Unicef to spread awareness of child rights, where the children sang national and folk songs and gave excellent performances.
“The idea behind the holding of the function was to let the children take over the stage, to be the chief guests, guest speakers, performers and announcers, bring out their potential, and express themselves. That's their opportunity to tell us about the kind of the world they want to live in,” said communications officer Ardesh Leghari.
He said the day was for children and by children all over the world to help save their lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential. “It is ‘Kids Take Over’. It is going to be a fun day, with a serious message. Everywhere else in the world, kids ‘take over’ high visibility roles in the media, politics, business, sport and entertainment to shine a light on the most pressing challenges faced by their generation,” he said.
The World Children’s Day is celebrated on Nov 20 around the world. This year’s theme is ‘Kids Take Over’, which is dedicated to raising awareness about child rights and well-being. Eight-year-old Nimra Aqeel, who was in the audience at the Lok Virsa, said she enjoyed all songs and performances.
Noman Ali, 11, said he particularly liked the instrumental performance by young guitarists. A man, who accompanied her daughter to the event, said it was important to celebrate childhood and to get people talking about the problems children face, and how to find solutions. Another parent said it was also important to ensure that a child’s right to information was guaranteed in the convention on child rights.