YAMUNANAGAR | PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK

The second day of the 49th Youth Festival, organised at DAV Girls College under the aegis of Kurukshetra University, witnessed enthusiastic participation by students in a wide range of cultural and creative competitions. MLA Ghanshyam Dass Arora attended the event as the chief guest, while former Mayor Madan Chauhan was the guest of honour. Dr MC Sharma, honorary treasurer of the DAV Managing Committee, and committee member Vijay Kapoor attended as special guests.

The college’s officiating Principal, Dr Surinder Kaur, welcomed the guests. Dr Neeta Dwivedi served as convener, Gursharan Kaur as co-convener, and Dr Rita Singh, Dr Meenakshi and Nishi Grover as coordinators.

Addressing the gathering, MLA Ghanshyam Dass Arora said youth festivals provide students with an opportunity to discover their abilities, refine their talents and present them on a public platform. He emphasised that consistent practice, hard work and concentration are essential for success. Such events, he said, offer valuable learning experiences and help students develop confidence.

Arora encouraged students to participate in artistic and cultural activities while maintaining excellence in academics. He also said the government was committed to promoting education and referred to the establishment of colleges within a radius of every 20 kilometres to improve access for students.

Vijay Kapoor said young people represent the country’s future and stressed the need to provide them with appropriate platforms and guidance so that they can demonstrate their abilities to the fullest.

Classical and Haryanvi Music Enthrals the Audience

The auditorium stage resonated with the sounds of classical and Haryanvi musical instruments, creating an engaging atmosphere for performers and spectators. At the Jhankar stage, performances in Rasiya and General Group Dance drew enthusiastic applause. Students also showcased their creativity through clay modelling, cartooning and collage-making, while participants in English and Hindi debate competitions expressed their views on contemporary issues.

In the Rasiya Group Dance competition, only the team from GNG College participated. The students captivated the audience with a presentation to the Braj song “Main Hori Kaise Khelan Jaaun Sanwariya Ke Sang”.

The General Group Dance competition featured an energetic performance by Guru Nanak Khalsa College to “Bhangde Te Gabru Nazaran Lainde Ne”. Maharaja Agrasen College also received appreciation for its dance presentation to “Runjhun Baje Ghunghroo”.

College-Wise Results Across Competitions

The festival featured competitions in dance, music, theatre, language and visual arts. In Rasiya Group Dance, GNG College secured first place. In Men’s Solo Dance, Government College, Chhachhrauli, won first place, while Guru Nanak Khalsa College finished second.

GNG College secured first place in the Haryanvi Pop Song competition, followed by Government College, Chhachhrauli, in second place and DAV College in third.

In Classical Instrumental Solo Percussion, MLN College won first place and Maharaja Agrasen College finished second. In Classical Instrumental Solo Non-Percussion, GNG College secured first place, DAV Girls College second and Hindu Girls College third. In Classical Vocal Solo, GNG College took first place, while DAV Girls College secured second.

DAV Girls College won first place in Sanskrit Declamation. GNG College finished second and Gurjar Kanya Mahavidyalaya took third. In Mimicry, Government College, Chhachhrauli, secured first place, followed by Guru Nanak Khalsa College. GNG College won the Mime competition, with MLN College, Radaur, finishing second.

In the Haryanvi Loor Dance competition, GNG College claimed first place and Guru Nanak Khalsa College came second. DAV College, Sadhaura, secured first place in the One-Act Play competition.

GNG College also performed strongly in the creative arts categories. It won first place in Clay Modelling, with Government College, Chhachhrauli, finishing second. In Cartooning, GNG College secured first place and Maharaja Agrasen College took second. DAV College won the Collage competition, followed by Sant Nischal Singh College of Education for Women.

In Sanskrit Drama, GNG College secured first place. The college also won the General Group Dance competition, while Guru Nanak Khalsa College finished second.

A Platform for Confidence and Cultural Expression

The second day of the festival reflected the diversity of student talent, bringing together traditional music, regional dance, theatre, debate and visual arts. The performances and competition results highlighted the role of university-level cultural events in encouraging students to explore their interests, learn from peers and gain stage experience.

The festival continued to offer students an opportunity to combine cultural expression with teamwork, discipline and academic development. Through its varied events, the youth festival celebrated the creativity and enthusiasm of participating colleges and reinforced the value of providing young people with platforms to develop and showcase their abilities.