Mangaluru: Aashraya Aangan Charitable Trust will organise Vaividyam 2026, a district-level dance competition for specially-abled children, on July 10 at the Town Hall in Mangaluru.
The event aims to provide a meaningful platform for children with special needs to showcase their talents, build self-confidence, and celebrate their abilities through the performing arts.
Promoting talent and inclusion
Announcing the event, Mrs. Asha Kumaraswamy, Managing Trustee of Aashraya Aangan Charitable Trust, said the competition has been conceived to encourage specially-abled children to express themselves creatively while gaining recognition for their talents.
She noted that programmes such as Vaividyam play an important role in boosting self-esteem and creating opportunities for children with special needs to participate actively in cultural activities.
Participants from across the district expected
The organisers expect talented participants from different parts of Dakshina Kannada district to take part in the competition.
Apart from providing an avenue for artistic expression, the event aims to foster social inclusion and greater community awareness about the abilities and achievements of specially-abled children.
The competition will also offer families, educators, and the public an opportunity to appreciate the determination, creativity, and confidence of the participants.
Registrations open
Interested participants can register for the competition and obtain further details by contacting 95356 25301.
The organisers have invited schools, institutions, parents, and caregivers to encourage eligible children to participate and make the event a celebration of talent, diversity, and inclusion.