Children lead colourful ‘Varnolsavam 2026’ celebrations

Thrissur hosted the ‘Varnolsavam 2026’ Children’s Day celebrations on Saturday, an event jointly organised by the district administration, District Child Welfare Committee, General Education department, Thrissur Corporation, and the district panchayat. The festivities began with a rally led by ‘children’s prime minister’ Levin Leanto, flagged off by Mayor Niji Justin at CMS Higher Secondary School. District panchayat president Mary Thomas received the rally at Town Hall. The event included the launch of the Corporation’s Operation Toofan signature campaign and a formal inauguration by the children’s ‘chachaji’.

Children’s president P.J. Jismia presided, while speaker Ivaniya K. Binoy delivered the keynote address. MLA Rajan J.

Pallan released a commemorative stamp. Participants took pledges for a waste-free environment and against drug use. The programme concluded with prize distributions and refreshments, featuring addresses from various local officials and educators.