OLX Creates First-of-its-Kind Children’s Carnival in Mumbai

• OLX Everland gives children of the city unique play-and-learn opportunities

• Introduces workshops on Ebru (water painting) in Mumbai for the first time                                                                                                                                                                                

OLX.in brought to town a never seen before children’s carnival for the families of Mumbai. OLX Everland – A little extra joy, is a one-of-its-kind event that allows parents and children to enjoy quality time together. The carnival was a two day gala event that took at Bandra Fort, Mumbai on 14^th and 15^thMarch, 2015, and gave children the opportunity to pick-up skills and knowledge in a fun and enjoyable manner.

Amarjit Singh Batra, CEO, OLX India, said “As the number one marketplace for used goods, we created OLX Everland so that Mumbaikars can enjoy quality time with their children and families. We noticed that parents these days are struggling to find holistic and fun activities for their kids and we want to change that. As an open marketplace, OLX brings people together for mutual benefit. Through OLX Everland we are bringing families together for mutual enjoyment. OLX Everland is our way of giving back to our users and to Mumbai, and creating a deeper sense of community.”

In addition to creating this unique platform, OLX is also introducing Turkish painting art Ebru – painting on water - for the first time in Mumbai. The carnival will provide a unique chance for the people of the city to be a part of Ebru workshops and learn this skill. The kids will also get a chance to meet Pipa, the clown, who is flying in especially from Spain to amaze everyone with his Pantomime skills.

The event was open to the public on 14^th and 15^th March 2015, 12 noon onwards, on invitation only basis. Passes for the event were made available at select outlets of Goli Vada Pav, Smaaash, Bargain Book Hut, Kids Club, Toddler House. An invitation could also be received instantly by registering on www.olxeverland.com.

It was indeed a must visit for parents and children!

About OLX.in:

OLX.in is India's number one marketplace. As pioneers of ‘We-Commerce’ in India, OLX brings sellers and buyers together for win-win transactions. OLX.in offers a free, fast & hyper-local way for Indians to sell and buy used goods and services. Every month, millions of people in India buy and sell a wide range of products including household items, furniture, consumer durables, musical instruments, cars & motorcycles, electronics & mobiles, property and local services on OLX.in.

OLX.in has won prestigious industry awards and accolades such as Pitch Top 50 Brands in India, 2014, most trusted online brand by Trust Research Advisory’s Brand Trust Report 2014, #2 ecommerce website in India by Surewaves Buzziest Brands 2014, and India’s eighth most searched term on Google by Google Zeitgeist 2014. In 2015 OLX won two Effie Awards for its brand campaigns Womaniya – Phone to Banaao SellPhone and the TVC campaign featuring Kapil Sharma