Noida: Christmas is the celebration of love and joy. While we all wish each other 'Merry Christmas' on this occasion, the festival turned even merrier for the kids of Noida this year. A Christmas carnival was organised on December 24, 2022 in Tuk Tuk Gilhari farms at Sector 135. Kids from several societies of Noida along with their parents and some underprivileged kids from an NGO names Laxshyam NGO frolicked through the event.
Everyone in the event was welcomed by several farm animals such as cows, calves, ponies, puppies, hens, gunny pigs, rabbits, and goats and more. The children could be seen playing with the animals and have a great time. The celebration was followed by the Christmas cake cutting, carols singing, dancing and a magic show. A Santa Claus also came and made the afternoon a memorable one for all the kids.
In the event, along with several activities, a donation drive was also held for underprivileged kids. Winterwears and uniforms were given to them.
Rashi Anand, Founder of Lakshyam NGO and owner of Tuk Tuk Gilhari farms say, "We have rescued more than 1000 farm animals and have sheltered them here. This is our biggest achievement. This year has been great for us."
The special guests for the event were Harish Chander, DCP Noida and Harpreet Suri, a mompreneur and social media influencer from Delhi.
Rahul Dayama, Head of Marketing of the company that organised the event says, "We are glad to join hands with Lakshayam Foundation and feel honoured to be a part of this noble cause. Extremely happy to be celebrate Christmas with such lovely souls since the Christmas season is all about giving.”
The parents who attended the carnival also expressed their happiness. Amit, a resident of Sahibabad says, "This is such a great carnival. This kind of environment helps in the growth of our children so one must not miss the opportunity to be a part of it. We were happy to be a part of this carnival, to feed the farm animals and to donate."
Ayushi and Anmol, a couple who attended the carnival with their kid and residents of Noida Sector 40 say, “It is so refreshing to be here, amidst nature and all these farm animals. The puppies and the goats are so cute and the kids are so happy here playing with them. This is a joyous Christmas for all of us.”