Governor Rajendra Arlekar inaugurated the second edition of Sammohan 2025, a national festival celebrating the creativity of children with special needs, at Different Art Centre (DAC) here on Saturday.
The Governor described the event as a celebration of strength and determination. “These are our children, and I want to learn from them. They are teaching us what true strength means — how to face challenges with courage and how to live life with hope and determination.”
Different Art Centre founder Gopinath Muthukad said Sammohan represented a collective commitment to building a more inclusive society.
The two-day event brings together over 200 participants from eight States. From classical dance and music to theatre, visual arts, and magic, the performances at Sammohan challenge stereotypes and highlight the abilities of children with special needs. National award-winning performers, special schools, and disability organisations are part of this year’s line-up.
The third edition of the festival will be held on September 26 and 27 next year.
Published – September 27, 2025 08:47 pm IST
