Chandrika Behl, Director at Comnet Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, Founder of Krackerjack Karnival, Governing Body Member, Jan Madhyam
As winter engulfs the streets of Delhi in cheerful mist, Krackerjack Karnival, India’s biggest event dedicated to kids and families is back on December 10 and 11, 2016 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Keeping true to its spirit of ‘Shop. Play. Learn,’ the 10th edition will bring an exciting line-up of entertainment, workshops and shopping to your heart’s content. More than 35,000 visitors will be spoilt for choice as they get to choose from an assortment of product ranging from baby care, apparel, furniture, educational products, toys and games, organic products, party supplies, photography, stationary, sporting goods, maternity, and much more. Prominent brands participating include Dr. Batra’s, Hamdard, Himalaya Wellness, Hindustan Pencil, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mother Dairy (Safal), Nestle a+ ProGrow, amongst a host of others, will be present at the event. Focusing on the holistic development of children, educative activities will be organized by PETA India. Puja Mahajan, Early Childhood Education Manager, PETA India, shared, “As Krackerjack Karnival’s Animal Rights Awareness partner, PETA looks forward to helping children become compassionate citizens through fun-filled, educational activities to encourage them to be kind to animals.” Krackerjack Karnival takes pride in bringing to the forefront some of the most unique brands available in the kids industry. Globe Trotters box, participating for the first time, offer monthly subscription boxes for kids
which include do-it-yourself activities, games, puzzles and souvenir to help them discover a country. Shruti Jain, Co-founder, Globe Trotters Box, shares, “The Krackerjack Karnival is one of India’s biggest Expo catering to children and their needs. Globe Trotters Box is proud to be associated with this mega event in our pursuit to inspire creativity and curiosity in kids with fun and engaging products.” Commenting on the event, Chandrika Behl, Director, Exhibitions India group, the organizers of the event, said, and “We are grateful to Ministry of AYUSH for extending its support to the event which will give an added boost at making this year’s event a grand success”. She further added, “We are now in our 10th edition and Delhi being our flagship is very exciting. Krackerjack Karnival provides wholesome entertainment and engagement for kids and parents, and we can’t wait to unveil all the surprises, entertainment and fun activities that we have planned.” Another interesting session will be the live astronomy experience for kids at the Planetarium- an intense experience of the space beyond our sky. Furthermore, our Wildlife partner WildlifeSOS will host a number of activities including Reptile Corner, Photo Booth, Animal Pictionary, Art Project all this and more to sensitize kids to explore the world of animal kingdom. One of the most key features of this year’s event will be the presence of a special school zone which will consist of renowned names like Apeejay Rhythms; Little Millennium; MADE EASY Preschool; SHEMROCK; and S.C.J. World Academy to name a few. With the admission season knocking at the door, it will be a great chance for visiting parents to clear all their queries regarding the admission process from experts present on the spot. The 10th edition of Krackerjack Karnival promises to be a feast of experiences, with a vast range of events being included to give an awesome flavor to a chilly weekend!
Tenth edition of Krackerjack Karnival to begin on Dec 10
The tenth edition of Krackerjack Karnival is set to commence take place here on December 10 and 11. The festival will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Focusing on the holistic development of children, educative activities will be organised by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, read a statement. The tenth edition of Krackerjack Karnival is set to commence take place here on December 10 and 11. The festival will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. "As Krackerjack Karnival's Animal Rights Awareness partner, PETA looks forward to helping children become compassionate citizens through fun-filled, educational activities to encourage them to be kind to animals," said Puja Mahajan, Early Childhood Education Manager, PETA India. The festival will be an amalgamation of entertainment, workshops and shopping. The Krackerjack Karnival will also have live astronomy experience for children at a planetarium. "As Krackerjack Karnival's Animal Rights Awareness partner, PETA looks forward to helping children
become compassionate citizens through fun-filled, educational activities to encourage them to be kind to animals," said Puja Mahajan, Early Childhood Education Manager, PETA India.
Here're the must-go events for your kids in Delhi
Delhi winters are almost here and like most parents, you are at your wits' end about how to make the experience of this great time wonderful for you little ones. Here are some ideas! Gear up for some exciting activities as the capital readies itself to play host to fun events for your kids. Help them stay entertained and happy both indoors and out, throughout the frosty season. Check out the top five picks of mustvisit events that you should attend with your kids in the coming few weeks. The Jungle Book - Jive: Get ready to meet your favorite Jungle Book characters like Baloo, Bagheera, Shere Khan and many more, as they all set out to hit your city this December. This opportunity should not be missed. Come and explore the jungle with Mowgli and his friends at the Jungle Book Jive show. It is an international stage production for children focusing on edutainment with a combination of theatre, dance and music. Jungle Book Jive is a stage adaptation of the famous story Jungle Book. It is a must watch show for you and your children to relive your childhood and give your kids a lifetime experience of an international show based on the most loved and adored story. The event is lined up on December 15, 2016 at Sirifort Auditorium, New Delhi. Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth 2016: This is an annual films festival, organized by Smile Foundation - India, it's a special film platform devoted to a greater appreciation of meaningful cinema made for children and youth. This is a unique festival which showcases only films with substance, support emerging filmmakers having ideas for value based films and recognize the leaders/promoters of this industry for highlighting the diverse perspectives of Good Cinema through their films. The festival presents features, shorts, live action and animation films over one week, with a projected attendance of more than fifteen thousand children and hundreds of film professionals and eminent guests from around the world this year. KrackerJack Karnival: Introduce your kids to a world full of discovery, excitement, learning and fun activities. This is the perfect way for the complete family to enjoy together. India's biggest kids and family festival, Krackerjack Karnival adds that extra shot of excitement for children by allowing them to meet and greet their favorite cartoon characters live on stage. They can also attend interactive workshops, enjoy cool rides and entertaining acts, shop the latest products, relish scrumptious delicacies and much more! So, hold on your excitement for the 11th edition of the carnival, which is scheduled to be held on December 10, 11, at the capital's sprawling Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. House of Secrets: The 6th edition of House of Secrets is a Christmas carnival that features the most exclusive lineup of exhibitors displaying products which every parent wishes to buy for their kids along with great learning and entertainment opportunities for the fashion-conscious kids offering them an international-level platform. With over 20 workshops ranging from baking, kid's salon, desert decoration and interactive art workshops to shows like magic acts, storytelling, hula hoop performances and a show stopper act by the great comedian, Raja Rancho, kids can have a wonderful day out on December 10, at Select City Walk while their mommies indulge in some retail therapy. Call of the Cartoons: Who said cartoons are just for watching? Your kids can create a character too even if they have limited drawing skills. Amateurs, hobbyists and artists looking to brush up on their drawing skills can learn the art of sketching and developing amazing cartoons characters from the experts and unleash their creativity. Cartoon artists and experts Nitin Chawla and Lovleen Chawla will set the ball rolling by providing everyone with an introduction to the art of cartoon sketching. The workshop will provide basic procedures and understandings of cartooning to familiarize everyone with the art, and who knows, your kid might end up creating something big that you can brag about.