TIBETANS STUDENTS FROM LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY UPDATES: 6th One World International Fest Celebrated on the theme of 'Women Empowerment'

The 6^th ‘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.

Zambia won the first position. After award presentation, Chancellor of the university Mr Ashok Mittal expressed: “International fest celebrations teach us emphatically what oneness, friendship, peaceful existence and bonds of togetherness are to exist peacefully in this world. These all can be well understood by working close association. I am happy to note that faculty members and students worked together day and night for one-another’s country. Such co-activities are real studies towards life and humanity. No doubt we all have a distinct identity; however, we all belong to a universal family. These fests guide us to have a warm welcome for others’ peculiarities through such huge participations.”