Children’s Creatothon is an event for the children between the ages of 3 and 17. This event aims to tap the skills and creativity of the children of Puducherry. Though these children have high access to education, skills and creativity development their abilities are not utilized to address the existing social problems in the region. Creatothon offers a platform for children to explore their exceptional innovative skills to understand their own ability through arts and skills.
Aim & Objectives
This program aims to identify next generation innovators of Puducherry by reclaiming traditional art forms to address issues affecting them in their lives today. Creatothon:
Provides an opportunity for youth to develop their skills, confidence, creativity and innovation for social change.
Serves as a space for children to explore & reclaim traditional art forms.
Strives to sensitize the city about child rights and importance of transforming traditional art forms to next generation.
Activities:
Coloring Competition (Throw some colors in the coloring sheets provided to you)
Rhymes recitation (Recite rhymes)
Fancy dress Competition (Dress up & explain the character which you have donned)
Drawing Competition (create drawings on the given topics)
Essay Competition (create essays on topics encouraging changes in society & environment)
Poem Writing (create poetic lines on topics kindling social & environmental awareness)
Upcycling from waste (create creative products from waste materials)