Fun & frolic mark Lohri celebrations

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, January 13

Fun and frolics marked the celebration of the Lohri festival at several school and educational institutions, as the day was celebrated with the warmth of bonfire and Lohri savouries. The Khalsa College for Women (KCW) students, clad in colourful traditional dresses, resorted to singing and dancing and organised a kite-flying competition. Stressing on girl education and dedicating the festival to women, Principal Dr Sukhbir Kaur Mahal said society needed to change its mindset and girl education was a must for building a just society. She said in recent times. Lohri for the girls was being celebrated which was a good sign, as society otherwise is discriminatory to the females.

Shazadanand College too celebrated the festival with gusto and they also celebrated their founder’s day. A festival was held at the college with all Lohri essentials in place and a colourful cultural programme. Great India Presidency School marked the day with students absorbed in the festive spirit of Lohri. The function started with speeches in English and Punjabi highlighting the importance of the festival of Lohri, which ushers in the cheerful spring season, bidding adieu to the dull winter. The students showcased their talent in various activities. Like Punjabi Baliyaan, Punjabi folk dance, giddha, bhangra etc.

Dr AS Mahal, the chairman of the school, greeted the students and encouraged them to value their cultural heritage.