Participants of JVCC Laughter Club celebrate World Laughter Day 2026 with laughter yoga, dance performances and wellness activities at JVCC Lawn in Sector 21, Noida.
Noida : Happiness, laughter and positive energy filled the air as the JVCC Laughter Club celebrated World Laughter Day at the JVCC Lawn in Sector 21, Noida. The vibrant event witnessed participation from more than 550 people who came together to spread smiles and experience the healing power of laughter yoga.
The celebration brought together laughter ambassadors, club members, doctors, caregivers, children from underprivileged schools and representatives from organisations including Robin Hood Army and Goonj. Guests of JLC members also attended the event and enthusiastically joined the laughter sessions.
The chief guest for the occasion was Dr Ajay Swaroop, Chairman of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. The one-hour celebration began with the traditional sound of the conch shell, creating an atmosphere of positivity and celebration.
A lively 20-minute laughter yoga session was conducted by Commodore Ashok Sahni (Retd.), leaving participants energised and cheerful. The event featured several engaging attractions, including the much-loved “Gradient Laughter” session, recognised as the longest laughter activity of the programme. Bollywood laughter dance performances, gratitude song presentations and dance performances by JLC members and Sai School students added colour and enthusiasm to the celebration.
For the first time, nearly 300 participants actively joined the laughter session together, making the event even more memorable. The Gradient Laughter segment emerged as the biggest crowd favourite and created an unforgettable atmosphere of joy.
During the event, the chief guest also released the World Laughter Day 2026 brochure, which beautifully showcased the club’s activities and members’ experiences. The publication was prepared under the leadership of Commander Narendra Mahajan (Retd.) as Managing Editor, with editorial support from V.B. Menon and Neha. Copies of the brochure were distributed among all attendees.
Adding a health-focused dimension to the programme, Dr Tarun Taneja delivered an informative talk on obesity and healthy living. The hospital team also organised free health check-ups and provided guidance on diet and nutrition for participants.
The event successfully introduced more than 100 new participants to laughter yoga, further strengthening the club’s mission of promoting wellness and happiness. With smiles echoing throughout the venue, the celebration moved the club one step closer to its inspiring vision, “World Peace Through Laughter.”
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