The Museum of Christian Art organized a Christmas lantern making workshop for children on the 8th of December 2007 from 2.30 pm to 5.45 pm. Mahalaxmi Bhobe was invited to conduct the workshop. The workshop was designed for children in the age group 7-14 years. However we did have younger enthusiasts who also participated in the activity.

The workshop started with a naming game by one of the workshop volunteers Valerie Monteiro. This was followed by a guided visit of the Museum.

Mahalaxmi Bhobe then introduced the children to lantern making. The children used colourful sheets of paper to make the lanterns and followed the demonstration and instructions attentively. The M

useum garden space was buzzing with activity with Christmas carols being played in the background.

At the end of the workshop, each child had the opportunity to see his/her lantern lit up and as the lanterns lit so did all faces.

The workshop ended on a positive note with each child having learnt to make lanterns, and taking it back home with them to decorate their homes for Christmas as well as taking back a set of seasons greeting cards of the Museum.

Children and parents alike were keen to come back for another such activity at the Museum.