This blog is written as a task assigned by the head of the Department of English at Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University (MKBU), Prof. Dr. Dilip Barad. It focuses on the highlights of the Youth Festival 2024, which took place at MKBU from October 16 to October 19, 2024. Continuing the tradition, MKBU celebrated its 32nd Youth Festival this year under the title "Bhav-Spandan Yuvak Mahotsav 2024," which was hosted by the Physical Education Department.
The youth festival started with the Kala Yatra on October 16.
1. Opening Ceremony:
The Opening Ceremony was held at 10:00 a.m. on October 17. It began with a lamp lighting ceremony, followed by a prayer and the university song. After the formal opening, various competitions commenced. Kusum Sarvaiya and Jay Vaghani participated in the prayer group, and guests were formally welcomed. The ceremony also featured a Stuti performance by the Kalapath Group, which centered on the theme of Narivandana, celebrating women. The performance included songs like "Rangreza," which added depth to the presentation.
2. Skit
The skit tackled social issues like women's challenges, unemployment, corruption, and economic hardships, while exploring Gandhian non-violence and marginalized communities' struggles. Using humor and satire, it engaged the audience with music and creative storytelling. After years, our department returned to the skit competition, with guidance from Alpa Ponda ma’am and a talented team, addressing corporate exploitation and political corruption.
3. Mimicry
4. Bhajan:
Here’s the list of Gujarati phrases from the Bhajans:
- "મોતીડા પરોવો પાનબાઈ"
- "ઘડવૈયા મારે ઠાકોરજી નથી થવું" (જગત ભલે તૂટે, હું મારા ભગવાનને છોડીશ નહિ)
- "મને જ્યા ગમે છે ત્યાં હરું છું ફરું છું" (હું મારા ભગવાનને શોધવામાં aimlessly ફરું છું)
- "અંબાણી ડાળે કોયલજી રે" (ઓ કોયલ, અંબાની ડાળે ગાવું)
- "જેર તો પિધા જાની જાની રે" (જાણી-જાણીને ઝેર પીધું)
-- "ધૂણી રે ધખાવી રે બેલી" (ઓ ધૂણી, તેજથી પ્રજ્વલિત થા)
Comparing Bhajans to English literature reveals similarities in themes like solitude, love, and self-discovery, but Bhajans uniquely reflect Gujarati culture. Their use of expressions like "મોતીડા પરોવો પાનબાઈ" adds cultural depth, similar to how English literature incorporates context-specific references. Bhajans often mirror narrative forms, sharing personal journeys, and their philosophical tone, particularly the concept of "Vairagya" (detachment), sets them apart.
5. Light Vocal
6. Folk Dance
7. One-Act Play - 1 (17 Oct 2024)
Rangoli:
Ultimately, I didn’t participate in any events or performances during the youth festival due to personal reasons. However, I had the opportunity to watch my classmates participate, and it was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and excitement throughout the festival. While I missed out on being directly involved, I thoroughly enjoyed observing the various events and performances. Experiencing the vibrant energy and creativity of the youth festival as a spectator was truly enjoyable and inspiring.
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