The "Motherhood and Childhood" exhibition-forum will be held in Minsk from October 12-15, as reported to BELTA by the event organizers.

The "Motherhood and Childhood" exhibition-forum will be held in Minsk from October 12-15, as reported to BELTA by the event organizers.

The exhibition area on Pobediteley Avenue will feature goods and services for children, newborns, and pregnant women. These include cosmetics, hygiene products, clothing, accessories, footwear, literature, audio and video products, toys, and furniture for children's rooms. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the offerings of additional education and early development centres, children's language, speech therapy, and entertainment centres, art studios, sports complexes and clubs, and family and child social support centres.

The programme includes various events: seminars, training sessions, master classes, competitions, shows, presentations, and promotions. Free consultations will be organised on issues such as state child care benefits, targeted social assistance for large families, employment, sanatorium and resort treatment, psychology, and medical care. A food court offering new food products for tasting, several play areas for children of different ages, a mother and baby rest room, and a stroller parking facility are also planned.

On October 14, the "Double Happiness" festival for twins and multiples will take place, with 217 families registered to participate, including 12 families with triplets. Visitors can enjoy a parade of twins and multiples, dances by one-year-olds from the "BabyUm" children's club, fashion and costume shows, and an inclusive musical "Mary Poppins and the Magic Umbrella".

The "Motherhood and Childhood" exhibition-forum is being held in Minsk for the fifth time. It is organised by the exhibition company "Expoforum" with the support of the Minsk City Executive Committee. Admission to all events is free. Guests are welcome from 10:00 to 19:00 on October 12-14, and from 10:00 to 15:00 on October 15.

News of Belarus (BELTA)