Bringing back childhood

People of all ages filled the Senior Citizen Park in Amreli as the RAC Amreli Gir, RID 3060 and the RAC Amreli Gir organised Dhamal Gali — Back to Bachpan (fun street — back to childhood), an event centred on reviving traditional Indian childhood games and encouraging community interaction.

More than 500 participants took part in games “that were once commonly played in neighbourhood streets and school grounds, turning the park into a lively space for families, children and senior citizens. The activities encouraged participants to step away from screens and reconnect through simple outdoor games that many associated with their childhood,’ says Ronak Bhalodia, project coordinator.

The event was organised at the Senior Citizen Park “with a focus on creating a shared space for different generations. Older participants revisited games they had grown up playing, while the younger generation was introduced to activities and games less common in urban life,” he says.

He also adds that the initiative aimed to preserve traditional recreational culture while promoting physical activity, social engagement and community bonding. “Our event also highlighted how public spaces can be used to bring people together through low-cost, inclusive activities that appeal across age groups.”