College of Agriculture clinches overall trophy

Amid beats of dhol and fast-paced folk dances showcasing the vibrancy of Punjab’s rich cultural heritage, the Inter-College Youth Festival concluded at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Thursday evening.

The College of Agriculture lifted the overall trophy in addition to running trophies for literary, dance, music and theatre items. The College of Community Science clinched the running trophies for fine arts and heritage items.

Dressed-up in typical traditional costumes, bedecked with multi-coloured bangles and jewellery as well as adorning turbans, the girl and boy students enhanced the atmosphere with their power-packed performances in giddha and bhangra.

The 10-day youth fest enlivened the faculty and the students through a wide range of events encompassing fine arts, literary, music, theatre, etc.

The societal impact of the states’ youth on the perilous path of drug addiction, their obsession with social media and rising unemployment were touched upon in theatre performances.

Chief guest Hardeep Singh Mundian, Housing and Urban Development, Water Supply and Sanitation Minister, Punjab, lauded the unbridled passion of the students for participation in the youth fest. Later, he congratulated the participants and gave away the prizes.

Stating that participation was more important than winning, Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, vice-chancellor, PAU, said, “This unique platform is a microcosm, paving way for the new innings which lies ahead.” He exhorted the students to think out of box, harbour unceasing devotion to their respective domains and stay cheerful in dark and challenging times.

Results

Giddha: Colleges of Community Science (CS), Horticulture and Forestry (HF), and Agriculture (A) won top three prizes. They also received cash awards from Dr Jaswinder Bhalla, a popular Punjabi artist

Bhangra: Colleges of Agriculture; Ballowal Saunkhri and Ludhiana; as well as Agricultural Engineering (AE) bagged top three positions

Pakhi making: MD Mirazuddin (Basic Sciences–BS), Harleen Kaur (A) and Gaganpreet Kaur (CS)

Dasuti di kadhai: Dishu (CS), Sukhvidhan Kaur (BS) and Navreet Kaur (BS)

Bunnai: Sukhmanjot Kaur (CS), Harpreet Kaur (CS) and Gagandeep Kaur (HF)

Phulkari: Jagjit Kaur (CS), Inderjot Kaur (CS) and Davneek Kaur (A)

Heritage quiz: Colleges of Agriculture, Ludhiana; CS and HF, Ludhiana; and Agriculture, Ballowal Saunkhri won top three spots

Muhaverdaar vartalaap: Colleges of BS, CS and Agriculture earned top three prizes

Cultural procession: Colleges of Agriculture, AE and BS secured first three prizes

Duet song: College of Agriculture, CS and HF bagged top three positions

Western group song: Colleges of CS, Agriculture and AE earned first three spots

Light vocal solo: Divyajyoti Mahanta (A), Jaskirat Singh (CS) and Amritpal Singh (AE)

Group song Indian and lammi hek wale geet: Colleges of Agriculture, CS and AE secured first three prizes

Mimicry: Divanshu Verma (CS), Kunika (A, Ballowal Saunkhri) and Parteek Sharma (HF)

Folk song: Rajbir Singh (A), Gurleen Kaur (CS) and Amritpal Singh (AE)

Best folk dancers: Amandeep Kaur (HF) and Abhishek Sharma (AE)

Best actor and actress: Sanchit (A, Ballowal Saunkhri) and Priya (A, Ludhiana)

Best artist and singer: Tisha (CS) and Dibvajyoti (A)

Best poet: Harmonjot Singh (A) and Armaan Sood (HF)