Madikeri: More than 700 children participated in Makkala Dasara at Gandhi Maidan in Madikeri as part of the grand Madikeri Dasara.The annual event was inaugurated by DC SJ Somashekar. Rotary 3181 assistant governor HS Vasanth Kumar was present.Hundreds of children set up stalls selling homegrown vegetables, baked goods, handicrafts, street food and juice. A group sold glasses of muskmelon juice for Rs 20.Several girls wore traditional Kodava sarees and ‘vastras’ while selling homegrown vegetables, and boys wore ‘lungis’, portraying farmers selling fresh produce. Adults encouraged the participants by purchasing their products.A fancy-dress competition showcased the children’s talent and their parents’ efforts. Tableaux prepared by schoolchildren depicted mythological stories. Clay modelling and other competitions were held for children of different ages.Event coordinator Anil HT said Makkala Dasara was successfully organised in collaboration with Rotary Misty Hills.
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