The 6th ‘One
World’, an international fest of Lovely Professional University, Phagwara,
Punjab was celebrated on the theme of 'Women Empowerment' from April
14-15, 2015. Major General Vetsop
Namgyel, Bhutan Ambassador to India was chief quest for the event. His eminence
inaugurated the international cultural extravaganza which comprises of
colourful procession, exhibition stalls, food stalls and cultural dance shows.
This event was participated by 30+ international tableaus by showcasing culture
and tradition of respective countries with emphasis on empowerment of women.
“Give her power to change the world” and “Every woman matters” were core quote
of the fest. Participating countries were Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cameroon, China,
Colombia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan Mauritius, Maldives, Mongolia, Rwanda, Russia,
South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tibet, USA, Zambia, and
more.
During the opening ceremony
of the mega event of the university, Mr. Ashok Mittal (Chancellor, LPU) said
“Being global university, we at LPU motivate our international students to
celebrate this mega-fest by showcasing and sharing their cultures and values
with students of other countries. This celebration of diversity indeed helps
students in strengthening bonds of unity in diversity and also in imbibing
global understanding.”
Mishra of M.Sc Biotechnology
said “Tibetan snow lion dance was one of the most special and unique attraction
first ever seen in my life”. Many applauded the different cultural dances of
different regions of the world. “It was truly an international event witnessed
so far” said Harpreet Kaur persuing B.Sc student.
The two days international
fest was concluded with cultural dance performances from respective countries.
Afghanistan students presented Attan Dance; Students from China performed
lantern dance; Mongolian presented Nomadic dance; Tibetans students performed
traditional dance; Bhutanese students showcased their modern dance (Rigsar);
Sri Lankan performed their Semi Classical Dance; Nigerian students danced
Skelewu, feel it, etighi; USA students came up with Hip-Hop and Michael Jackson
dances; Malawi students were applauded the most for Military Dance; whereas,
Tanzanian presented Bongo, and Zambians
Tonga Bull Dance.
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| Snow lion greeting Pro-chancellor and Chancellor of of Lovely Professional University |
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| Few of Tibetan students and their snow lion. |
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Snow lion enacted by Tibetan Students won the hearts of Lovely Professional University.
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Results of 'One World, 2015'
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Name of the Country
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Positions
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1
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Zambia
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First
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2
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Sri-Lanka
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Second
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3
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Bangladesh
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Second
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4
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Nepal
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Third
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5
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Burundi
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Third
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6
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Rwanda
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Third
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