LAHORE: The World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan) in collaboration with Horlicks-GSK Consumer Healthcare Pakistan will be hosting the 16th Annual Travelling Nature Carnival on Sunday at Race Course Park from 9 am to 5 pm.

The event is aimed at enhancing awareness about nature conservation among students and the general public. Over 60 schools from across Lahore will participate in the event by constructing 3D models and giving presentations and performances.

Projects themes include animals and plants of wetlands, on-campus plantation, effects of water and air pollution on health, freshwater conservation, energy conservation and reduction of carbon footprint. Shields and certificates will be awarded to winning schools.

WWF-Pakistan and Horlicks-GSK Consumer Healthcare Pakistan will be hosting an array of specially designed educational and informative activities, including an art competition, quiz competition, essay competition, interactive 3D model making competition, magic shows, environmental puppet shows, a lucky draw, live music and an environmental theatre performance. The carnival will also have food stalls.

The family event is open to all with a nominally priced ticket so that people from all walks of life can enjoy the activities. Carnival tickets are available at WWF-Pakistan’s head office, participating schools and can also be purchased at the venue.

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