First Children's Festival 'Aaju Guja' Held in Bikaner, Rajasthan
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Aaju Guja Children's Festival |
| Dates | 22-23 February 2025 |
| Location | Bikaner, Rajasthan |
| Organizer | District Administration of Bikaner |
| Participants | Over 50 artists from across the country |
| Activities | Dance, music, painting, puppetry, storytelling, theatre, mime, clown acts, magic shows, ventriloquism, Kavad, bioscope, folk music and dance |
| Exhibitions | Children's literature books by publishers like Pratham, National Book Trust, Eklavya, Amar Chitra Katha, Adidev, Raj Comics, and Callastic |
| National Book Trust | Established in 1957 by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development |
| Objectives of NBT | Produce good literature, make it available at moderate prices, organize book fairs/exhibitions and seminars to promote reading |