The Corridors of KCW resonated with laughter and traditional beats as Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana celebrated ‘RaunakTeeyanDi’ to mark Teej Festival pursuing Punjabiyat fervor around the surroundings on August 17, 2022.
The day was marked with various cultural & Heritage display of handicrafts, traditional utensils, Bagh, phulkari, Darian, Sandhookh and traditional ornaments etc. Sealing the attention of the guests and students the real image of ‘Punjabiyat’ was framed with decorated Charkhas and Pakhis. Mrs. Manmeet Kaur Grewal, Mrs. Ravinder Kaur Grewal and Dr. Ajit Kaur Kang, members of managing committee were among the esteemed guests of the day. The cultural extravaganza was also graced by the presence of the Principal Dr. Mrs. Mukti Gill, members of the Managing Committee and the retired teachers from different faculties. The girls wearing Traditional Punjabi Dresses, Paranda, and Jewellery, were the center of attraction.
In the cultural bonanza, Giddha and Bhangra were the highlights. Students also sang traditional songs and performed dance. Students participated in the event of ‘virasatikhedan’ and performed enthusiastically. They also enjoyed the Swings along with fun sports such as kikli, rope skipping, koklachapaki, geetekhedna, shatapu etc. A DJ stage was set up for the students to dance to the tunes of Punjabi songs enhancing fun and frolic of the event.
The stunning and illustrious stalls were put up in the college adding flavour to the to the occasion. Stalls of bangles, traditional jewellery, clothes and cosmetics along with stalls of corn, matka kulfi, Chuski, lime soda with many other delicacies of Punjabi culture were adorned with the motive to magnify the cultural Heritage of Punjab. The students got a chance to get acquainted with and appreciate the traditional handicrafts. The fragrance of fun and enjoyment pervaded in the atmosphere and it created some everlasting memories.
Revered Madam Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Mukti Gill, applauded the role of the organizers of the show and admired the energetic participation of the guests and the students and strengthened all of them to continue the journey of building up ‘Punjabiyat’ among the students. The event turned out to be a memorable one and gave it the shade of grand family celebrations.