A vibrant Virasat Mela (Heritage Festival) celebrating the rich cultural legacy of Punjab was organized at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana. Dr. SPS Ghuman, Organizing Secretary said that the event aimed to reconnect students with traditional Punjabi values, attire, music, and lifestyle while providing an engaging platform for showcasing cultural talent.
The festival was inaugurated by Dr GS Wander, Principal, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, who appreciated the initiative to preserve and promote Punjab’s heritage among the younger generation.
Dr JPS Gill, Vice-Chancellor emphasized that such events play a significant role in strengthening cultural identity and encouraging students to remain connected with their roots. He said we will make it a permanent feature so that we can keep maximum youth connected with this thought.
S. Gurbhajan Gill, the eminent poet, also called this event an auspicious omen and expressed that while we get a complete glimpse of our culture through this, we also feel proud that our youth and our future generation still love these values with great heart.
S. Jasdev Singh Sekhon, Assistant Commissioner, MCL appreciated this initiative and said that such a festival should be organized by all the institutions of Ludhiana together. He said that with this, our youngsters will know about our heritage and at the same time we will remain connected with our roots. S. Jasmer Singh Dhatt, Chairman, Sabhyachark Sathh Punjab and different renowned personalities also graced the occasion. Different publications and magazine 'Yuv Samvedna' was also released in the function.
Festival started with cultural procession which showcased different traditional glimpses of Punjab. A series of competitions and exhibitions formed the highlight of the festival. Students enthusiastically participated in the competitions of traditional Punjabi attire, recipes, calligraphy, turban tying and quiz. All the competitions were based on the heritage of Punjab.
The campus came alive with performances of traditional folk forms including Lammi haek wale geet, Jindua, poetry, Kavishri, mehndi, lammi gutt and bhand performance, which captivated the audience and reflected the vibrancy of Punjabi folk culture.
Alongside the competitions, an exhibition of traditional household utensils and heritage items were displayed. The exhibition featured a wide range of vintage objects such as chulhas, brass utensils, wooden tools, and other artifacts that illustrated the lifestyle of rural Punjab in earlier times.
Students and faculty members visited the exhibition stalls and appreciated the efforts made to collect and present the traditional items. The festival created a lively atmosphere filled with music, colors, and cultural pride. Participants expressed that the event not only provided entertainment but also helped them understand and value their heritage.
Dr RS Aulakh, Director Students' Welfare informed that the heritage festival concluded with prize distribution to winners of various competitions, leaving behind a strong message of preserving Punjabi culture and traditions for future generations.
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