Teeyan celebrated with fervour in city
Tribune News Service
Amritsar, August 1
Traditionally associated with monsoon, kheer malpua and swings, the festival of Teej or Teeyan was celebrated in the city on Wednesday.
Dressed in finery, students of BBK DAV College for Women marked the day with swings and feasting on festive food. Folk songs and ‘kikli’ were presented as the young girls enjoyed the festivities while learning about the significance of the festival. Chief guest, Dr Shweta Shenoy dwelt on the cultural significance of Teej and defined it as an occasion for women to give a free reign to their heart’s innermost desires.
BBK DAV Principal, Dr Pushpinder Walia said, “The cultural significance of fairs and festivals in the life of the Punjabi community is deep rooted. The swing (peeng) is considered as a symbol of woman’s hopes, aspirations and dreams to cross all barriers obstructing her growth and advancement in life.”
Pingalwara’s Kirti Mela, being hosted at Urban Haat, too presented some traditional Teeyan songs and folk dances. With emphasis on promoting folk art and festivities among general public, especially youth, the cultural programme is being held everyday in the evening.
Padma Shree artiste Puran Chand Wadali, too, emphasised on creating awareness among youngsters regarding folk traditions. Addressing the students of Sri Guru Harkishan Public School, Sultanwind, he said that be it festivals or music or cultural values, modernisation has damaged the cultural fibre of our society.
A book on the subject of rising drug abuse cases in Punjab was also released. The book is co-authored by Dr Simardeep Kaur, Head, Department of Psychology, Assistant Professors Harleen Kaur and Priyanka Chohan .
