Eid tour arranged for street children

PESHAWAR:

The three-day excursion tour and recreational activities organized by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) and the Child Protection Department for street children of Zamong Kor on Eid-ul-Fitr has ended.

The objective and aim of the tours is to provide these children with chances for enjoyment and recreation on Eid. The children visited tourist places including the pipeline track, Nathia Gali Park, and Sajikot waterfall.

Tourists present at these places appreciated the efforts of KPCTA to arrange tours for deserving children and said that these kids are part of our society and have the same rights to enjoyment and entertainment.

They said that it is the collective responsibility of society to facilitate them and provide opportunities to grow and prosper.

They said that children should be informed about their rich traditions and cultural values so that they can be preserved and transferred to the next generation.

During the tours, children participated in various recreational events and fully enjoyed the ambiance and environment of tourist places.

They also lauded the efforts of KPCTA and the Child Protection Department and said that these activities would also help increase the confidence of children and enable them to become a useful part of society.

The children also visited the Tourism Facilitation Center Abbottabad, where they were informed about the facilities and help being provided to tourists.

On the third day, the children visited Harnoi Park and the Havelian-Nathiagali bypass, where they enjoyed boating, horse riding, camel riding and swings in the adjacent park.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, April 27^th, 2023.