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Children's Ramayana skits

The Light of the Ramayana

What: Live skits by children, about 10 to 15 minutes each
When: Throughout the celebration
For: Families and all ages

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Written by the zone team for Sunday 25 October 2026, before the event was cancelled.

Step into the timeless world of the Ramayana.

The Light of the Ramayana marquee offers a vibrant, family-friendly experience where children and families can discover the timeless stories and values of the Ramayana through live performances and interactive activities.

The Ramayana is much more than an ancient epic. It is a story of good overcoming evil, light overcoming darkness, and the power of courage, devotion, compassion, duty and righteousness.

Through engaging activities and performances, visitors will have the opportunity to explore these timeless values and discover how the stories of the Ramayana continue to inspire generations.

What you can experience

Children's Ramayana skits

One of the main attractions will be a series of live Ramayana skits performed by children. Each performance will bring a different story or episode from the Ramayana to life, featuring characters such as Lord Rama, Sita, Hanuman and many other important figures from the epic.

Short performances

Short, engaging performances of approximately 10 to 15 minutes, each based on a different story or episode from the Ramayana, performed by different groups of children throughout the event.

Activities between shows

Short activities between performances while the next group prepares.

These performances will give children the opportunity to learn, participate and express themselves, while bringing the timeless stories of the Ramayana to life for audiences of all ages. Come and experience the Light of the Ramayana, a place where stories, performance and family fun come together to celebrate the eternal message of hope, courage, goodness and righteousness.

Discover the stories. Experience the values. Celebrate the light.

In pictures

Lord Rama looks out to the bridge across the ocean

What we had planned

Good to know

This zone was planned for Sunday 25 October. The event was cancelled because of forecast storms. We have kept the details here for everyone who helped prepare it.

Getting there, accessibility and what to bring