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JALANDHAR, Apr 24: Echoes of traditional beats, folk melodies, and joyous celebrations marked Day Two of Lovely Professional University's (LPU) iconic cultural extravaganz One India & One World 2025. The ongoing three-day event, held at LPU's Unipolis Auditorium, united together over 40,000 students from across the university in a grand showcase of cultural richness, unity, and global harmony.
Different schools of the university represented various Indian states and countries through their dedicated exhibition stalls. These stalls transcended mere displays, becoming immersive cultural experiences featuring regional emblems, traditional cuisine, handcrafted artifacts, spiritual icons, temples, women's handicrafts, and symbolic animals. Students dressed in traditional attire some even embodying cultural deities showcased a vibrant array of festivals, rituals, songs, and dances. As part of LPU's EduRevolution initiative, students also sold self-made regional souvenirs and products, promoting entrepreneurial spirit alongside cultural pride.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, Col. Dr. Rashmi Mittal, Pro-Chancellor of LPU, and Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Vice-Chancellor of LPU, toured the culturally rich stalls and were warmly welcomed by students through ceremonial performances representative of the regions and countries they portrayed. Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal congratulated and encouraged all participants for their energy and innovation in curating such a magnificent global celebration. Dr. Mittal commended the LPU community for upholding the values of benevolence through diversity as reflected across the campus and urged students to always remain united in their pursuits, for the betterment of society, the nation, and the world.
The main stage sustained the same vibrant energy, presenting a spectacular series of performances from musical renditions and folk songs to Indian classical and folk dances such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Sattriya, Bhangra, Giddha, Garba, and Ghoomar, as well as international showcases including African and Bhutanese dances. A much-anticipated fashion parade added flair to the evening, as students showcased traditional attire with modern interpretations-fusing heritage with innovation. |
