December 16 was a special day for children at Future Hope, as they joined hands to put together the 2023 edition of their Annual Mela at Rowland Road. The theme for this year was ‘Care’, and the kids embedded messages of care and compassion in the decor – from the paper-lanterns to the colourful bricks – each crafted by hand
Photos: Soumyajit DeyKids from Future Hope also prepared delectable dishes, and the food counters were packed throughout the evening. (Top) Chilli Chicken and (middle) Cauliflower Samosas were some of the items on the menu. Future Hope also set up a mini bakery (bottom), where, if people could guess the weight of a chocolate cake, they could win it!
The happy group commemorated the performance with a celebratory groupfie. “Over the 10 days that we have spent in Kolkata, we have gotten to learn so much through our cultural differences. There is a lot of joy in the city, and people are very welcoming,” said Mirza Hasanbegovic, one of the students