Where Children Became the Stars: Balotsav 2026 Ends on a High Note in Mapusa

Where Children Became the Stars: Balotsav 2026 Ends on a High Note in Mapusa

MAPUSA: The stage belonged to the children. And they owned it.The concluding function of Balotsav 2026 – Children’s Festival lit up Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa, with music, dance, drama and a burst of young talent from across Goa.The festival was organised by the Directorate of Art & Culture in joint collaboration with West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur and Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa.Hon’ble Deputy Speaker and Mapusa MLA, Shri Joshua De Souza, attended the concluding function as the chief guest and applauded the young performers.Addressing the gathering, De Souza said Balotsav is not just a festival, it is a platform where confidence is born. He said when a child stands on stage at this age, he or she learns to face the world tomorrow.

He congratulated the Directorate of Art & Culture, West Zone Cultural Centre and Saraswat Vidyalaya for giving Goa’s children such a big stage.The final day saw a colourful showcase of folk dances, skits, group songs and traditional art forms, with children from different schools participating with full enthusiasm. Parents, teachers and art lovers filled the hall, cheering every performance.Teachers said Balotsav 2026 helped children discover their hidden talents beyond textbooks, while also keeping them connected to Goan and Indian culture.The event concluded with felicitation of participants and a vote of thanks to all the organisers, schools and volunteers who made the festival a success.