Young artists steal the show on Day 2 of PU Rose Festival

The second day of the 14th Panjab University Rose Festival was a celebration of young talent, with children showcasing their creativity in various competitions. From vibrant Rangoli designs to stunning paintings, young participants stole the spotlight, impressing judges and audiences alike.

The rangoli competition saw Manmahi Kaur (5-12 years), Siya Sahota (12-18 years), and Khushboo and Ashna (18 years) emerge victorious. In the painting competition, Nimeet Malhotra (5-9 years) and Annvi (9-15 years) claimed the top honours.

The festival also featured the Mr and Miss Rose competitions where Satwinder Singh and Manpreet Kaur were crowned the winners. Shahbaaz Singh Dhillon and Aarushi Thakur bagged the Mr and Miss Personality titles.

The CSIO was placed on the top position in a flower competition, followed by the SGGS College and the Chandigarh Housing Board.

As the evening unfolded, excitement soared with an electrifying performance by Parwaz, a rock band, at the old convocation ground, leaving the audience enthralled.

The festival’s grand finale on the third day would see the Rose Prince and Rose Princess contests, and a fancy dress competition. The programme will culminate with a performance by Punjabi singer Jeet Jagjit.Meanwhile, an Enactus SSBUICET team had set up a stall showcasing their initiatives – projects Arpan, Uday And Dhra. Project Arpan, which is being executed in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation, repurposes temple floral waste into eco-friendly products, reducing pollution and empowering women. Project Uday challenges menstrual hygiene taboos while Project Dhra supports traditional potters by connecting them to markets.

Visitors to the stall appreciated incence sticks and Sambrani cups made from floral waste.