Children’s day was celebrated on the 12th of November 2011 by the Nilgiri Natural History Society (NNHS) at the Bee Museum, Ooty. The gathering of 50 students, aging from 10 to 15 years, was possible due to their shared belief that people and biodiversity can co-exist. Many possible avenues stemming from this idea were explored throughout the day. Chief Guest, Pranjali Bandhu, a writer and NNHS member from Ooty, spoke of her experiences with the natural world as a child and encouraged the children to continue observing and engaging with the vast natural and cultural heritage of the Nilgiris.
The children were given a tour of the Bee Museum which was followed by the screening of a number of short films and listening to bird calls. This was followed by a quiz on the same.
Kota dancers and musicians then performed for the children who were in awe of their skilful movements. Soon, the dancers were joined by the children, and together they danced a traditional Kota dance.
The programme commenced with the handing out of certificates and prizes to all the students, and a few group photographs.
