BAL SAHITYA MAHOTSAV 2016

The second year of Bal Sahitya Mahotsav took place on February 6-7, 2016. Sponsored by the Rato Bangala Group of Institutions (Rato Bangala School, Rato Bangala Foundation, and Rato Bangala Kitab), the festival took place at the Rato Bangala School in Patan Dhoka in Lalitpur. The first day was devoted to children's workshops, while the second day's activities focused on training teachers in how to plan children's literature festivals in their own districts. This year, BSM collaborated with educators, writers, and publishers to provide relevant and engaging literary experiences for children ages 3-16.

The Festival featured a variety of reading-related activities, including:   
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• Book Launches  
• Readings by Authors  
• Read Aloud sessions  
• Theme Song  
• Plays by children for children  
• Poetry sessions  
• Variety of Book-based activities  
• Philosophy for Children  
• Writing activities  
• Art Center  
• Book Stalls  
• Face painting
• Puppet shows
• Interactions / Workshops on reading for teachers and parents
• Interactive book making
• Music
• Food Stalls   

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