Fun workshops educate children at E88

In a bid to take their key messages of child safety, healthy eating, breast cancer awareness and more, to a larger number of families and visitors, several leading public and private organisations are participating in the family-oriented setting of the outdoor E88 Market. Through interactive workshops including craft and culinary sessions, live demonstrations, and mobile clinics, these organisations are driving home their messages to the hordes of visitors at the charming outdoor food, shopping and family festival in Sharjah.

In its second edition this year, E88 Market, organised by Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre (JRCC), also features an alluring combination of delicious food and delicacies, safe play zones and other fun activities for the entire family.  

Hosts JRCC took the lead in guiding young visitors into the intricate art of cupcake, popsicle, donut and ice cream cookie decoration through workshops designed to enhance kids’ creativity and inspire them to hone their out-of-the-box thinking skills. The young kids were excited to create their own colourful masterpieces, while also learning to innovate and experiment with new colours, techniques and ingredients.

Sheikha Aisha Bint Khaled Al Qasimi, Director of Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, said: “E88 Market served as a platform for our talented members to showcase their diverse talents. Our young artists transformed the vibrant outdoor market into a live canvas with their multi-hued graffiti painting. They also held several stage activities including live music performances, quiz shows, and art challenges.”

“To reinforce our messages of child safety to the young ones gathered at E88 Market, we adopted an interactive story-telling format,” said Hanadi Saleh Al Yafei, Director of Child Safety Department (CSD), Sharjah. “Some of the key topics addressed included the importance of child safety at home and in public places. We also offered tips and strategies on how to ensure safety especially in public areas where children are more likely to get lost.”