Campus notes: ‘Teeyan Da Mela: Raunak Dheeyan Di’ celebrated

Khalsa College for Women

Ludhiana: Corridors of Khalsa College for Women (KCW), Civil Lines, resonated with laughter and traditional beats as it celebrated ‘Teeyan Da Mela: Raunak Dheeyan Di’ to mark Teej, pursuing the essence of Punjabiyat. The postgraduate department of Punjabi organised the show that exhibited an array of cultural and heritage handicrafts, traditional utensils, bagh, phulkari, dariyan, sandhookh and traditional ornaments. Students also participated in various competitions such as phulkari, mehndi art, mitti de khidone, tokri making, khido and gudian patole, among others. Payal SDM Kritika Goyal was the chief guest. The cultural programme was also graced by prominent personalities of the College Management Committee, Dr Ajit Kang, Dr Raminder Grewal, Kushal Dhillon, Ravinder Kaur. Director Dr Mukti Gill and retired teachers from different faculties were among the other esteemed guests of the day. Principal Dr Kamaljit Grewal extended a warm welcome to the guests.

Government College, Ludhiana (EAST)

Under the leadership of Principal Deepak Chopra, the 78th Independence Day was commemorated by the students of Government College, Ludhiana(East), with zest. The event was set into motion by a solemn flag-hoisting ceremony by the principal, followed by the National Anthem. The celebrations included a wide range of activities including performances by students on patriotic songs and poems. Through a vibrant and impressive cultural programme, they reminisced about the sacrifices of our ancestors, paid tribute to the great souls, and celebrated the spirit that has shaped our diverse land into a flourishing democracy. A slogan-writing competition was also organised. Principal Deepak Chopra delivered a speech on the importance of independence and urged the students to work hard for the progress of the nation.

Nankana Sahib Public School

Depicting the rich culture of Punjab, the festival of Teej was celebrated with enthusiasm at Nankana Sahib Public School, Gill. Dressed in colourful traditional attires, the girls reflected that they were the true messengers of Punjabiyat. They also gave scintillating performances during the cultural programme. Everyone relished kheer and malpuas. Traditional articles like bagh, phulkari, pakhi, chhajj, etc, were used to decorate the stage. Principal Harmeet Kaur Waraich apprised the students of the significance of Teej. TNS