Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 April, 2016 2:34 pm |

Kidzania in Jeddah organized exquisite events for children during the spring break, allowing them to have a splendid time in the edutainment city. The city was able to successfully create several activities including a magic show that captured the eyes of the audience and an event that brought awareness on children with autism through a partnership with Novalac.

 

These events saw a large and distinct response from the children and their parents who expressed their appreciation and intense admiration for organizing such fun and useful activities for their children. The parents also expressed their awe of the new concept and innovative experience offered by KidZania that merges entertainment with education.

 

A number of interviewed visitors gave great appraisal for the idea of ​​KidZania. They also appraised the concept which is based on providing an integrated learning environment for children mimicking the idea of ​​the real city as a whole and allocating a currency that is treated among children as an authentic currency (Kidzos), giving them the real feel of purchasing power. “This develops their skills and abilities by giving them work and responsibility,” said one visitor. Another visitor described the experience as "very beautiful and enjoyable for children.” He added, “It allows them to transfer dreams into reality and prepares them on how to achieve their future aspirations.”

 

Other visitors also noted the development of the original concept that was first introduced in Mexico, in line with the Saudi society and the Islamic teachings and values of tolerance. “It represents a wonderful opportunity to teach children how to manage their money in a distinguished educational environment to face life in ways that are recreational and fun,” a visitor added. “We hope that more Kidzania cities open in main cities in the Kingdom,” another visitor concluded concluded.

 

The organization of these events and activities offered by KidZania comes in line with their efforts to communicate a permanent interaction with the children and their families especially in such joyful vacations. These events also allow them to offer distinctive and fun-filled activities that helps children develop their skills, plants in them self-confidence and develops their self-reliance and responsibility.