Happy Streets brings JP Nagar alive with dance, games and community spirit

Bengaluru: JP Nagar woke up to another lively Sunday as residents stepped out in large numbers for the third edition of Happy Streets by The Times of India, presented by Bhima Jewellers, turning the stretch near Adarsh Rhythm Apartment in Panduranganagar into a vibrant, traffic-free public space filled with music, movement, and laughter.The morning began on a calming note with meditation by Falun Dafa, followed by yoga and pranayama sessions that encouraged participants to start the day mindfully. Heartfulness and wellness-focused activities added to the event’s emphasis on healthy living. One of the major attractions was an emergency response awareness session by Alert NGO, where residents enthusiastically learnt how to perform CPR during emergencies.Youngsters gathered in large numbers for Zumba and energetic dance routines, while traditional art forms such as Bharatanatyam and Chenda also found enthusiastic audiences. Step Nation drew attention with three performances — a veena instrumental, a women’s group dance, and a kids’ group dance — while Swingers Dance Inc kept the crowd moving with lively fitness routines.Cultural performances by Natyaankura–Centre of Creative Arts and Wellness, Nidam Academy, Retrovarna School of Arts, and Art Attic Academy added colour to the celebrations.Music floated through the streets as many stopped to listen and hum along to old Kannada songs, with performances by Mic & Melody and From Mug to Mic keeping the atmosphere lively.Street games turned into another crowd favourite, with residents indulging in rolling tyres, buguri, carrom, tug of war, and outdoor ludo. Watching these games unfold on the roads brought the motto of Happy Streets to life — reclaiming streets as joyful, people-friendly spaces where communities can come together, unwind, and simply enjoy a Sunday morning.