Free rides for Children's Day.Byline: RASHA AL QAHTANI CHILDREN and their families will get free entry and 25 per cent off all rides at Bahrain's Adhari Park Ein Adhari, an amusement park, is in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In 2003, the site was remodeled and it became a major tourist attraction. In 2006, it was remodeled at a cost of over $23,000,000 US dollars. today. The offer is being made as part of celebration of Universal Children's Day Children's Day is a holiday in many countries around the world. International Children's Day The International Children's Day (ICD) is celebrated in numerous countries, usually (but not always) on June 1 each year. . The annual event marks the anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children. Adhari Park assistant general manager Mohammed Abdulkhaleq confirmed youngsters from children's societies and their escorts would also gain free entry to the venue. "At Adhari Park, we look at the policy of involving all the sectors of Bahrain by celebrating together," he said. "We will be opening our doors for free and giving a 25pc discount on all the rides for the general public. Celebrations "International communities, governmental and civil associations celebrate this day and Adhari Park, as one of the Bahrain's community associations, will take part in this celebration." Mr Abdulkhaleq invited all associations, societies and centres that deal with children to take part in the celebration by trying the rides for free. "The park has 37 outdoor and indoor rides for children and adults, it has a Go Kart circuit, bowling alley alley an area in a cow barn identified by its particular purpose such as a loafing alley, a walking alley or feeding alley. , video games See video game console. hall and a food court." Meanwhile, Social Development Minister Dr Fatima Al Balooshi said Bahrain had consistently joined international treaties aimed at protecting children's rights The opportunity for children to participate in political and legal decisions that affect them; in a broad sense, the rights of children to live free from hunger, abuse, neglect, and other inhumane conditions. . "The kingdom has signed treaties and Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with international organisations and committees including Unicef," she said. "Based on these treaties, Bahrain has achieved great accomplishments in child care including reviewing the laws that are related to them." Dr Al Balooshi said when Bahrain implemented the convention on child rights, it involved youngsters while preparing a UN report. "The ministry has also had an active role in implementing the treaty and has used the principle of dialogue and development in all its programmes and projects," she said. "Child projects in Bahrain have witnessed a great transformation because of the continuous care and support given by the leadership." rasha@gdn.com.bh Copyright 2009 Gulf Daily News Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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