Traditional arts, heritage shine bright on Day 6 of PAU youth fest

The sixth day of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Youth Festival celebrated Punjab’s rich cultural heritage through a vibrant array of traditional arts and cultural competitions. The events showcased the region’s timeless artistic traditions, connecting students to their roots and emphasizing the importance of preserving Punjab’s heritage.

Competitions such as phulkari kadhna, pakkhi bun’na, shabad gayan (solo and group), Kavishri, bunnaee, dasooti di kadhai, muhavredar vartalap, and virasti prashnotri allowed students to display their skills in traditional crafts and art forms. Each event brought a unique cultural dimension, from intricate embroidery and weaving to soulful musical performances and linguistic challenges.

Results

Kavishri

1st Place: College of Basic Sciences and Humanities (COBSH). 2nd Place: College of Agriculture (COA), Ballowal Saunkhri. 3rd Place: College of Agriculture (COA), Ludhiana

Shabad Gayan (Group)

1st Place: College of Community Science (COCS). 2nd Place: College of Agriculture (COA). 3rd Place: College of Basic Sciences and Humanities (COBSH)

Shabad Gayan (Solo)

1st Place: Dibyajyoti Mahanta, College of Agriculture (COA). 2nd Place: Amritpal Singh, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (COAET). 3rd Place: Banish Kaur, College of Horticulture and Forestry.