JOIN USFest awaits medicos
“ It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace,” opined French author and Nobel laureate Andre Gide.
Students of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) seem to have taken a cue from the author’s words as they are organising ‘Abhivyakth – A crusade of peace’, a three-day state-level inter-collegiate cultural extravaganza beginning on September 23. Deccan Herald is the print partner for ‘Abhivyakth’.
Speaking to City Herald, general secretary of the students association and organising committee member Preetham Philip Tauro said, “The three-day festival will give a chance for blooming talents from all over the state to exhibit their talents in various events. This year we have dedicated to promote a peaceful and healthy world.” We are organising this festival on a larger scale this year and are gearing up to host a memorable show, he added. The participants for Abhivayakth have been asked to carry their ID cards and are requested to enroll for participation and accommodation before Sept 20.
Events on September 23
Competitions include ‘Kineticos – group dance’ for a team of 12 members and teams should register before September 20. Solo dance competition with a duration of five minutes is also being organised. For those interested in testing their knowledge of the world, ‘De Brain – general quiz’ for a team of two members would be held. Kannada movie buffs can test their love for Kannada songs by taking part in ‘Lahari – Kannada antakshari’, which includes a written round in the preliminary stage.
Those who have a way with words would be able to participate in ‘Impromptu extempore’. Students can also showcase their creative skills in ‘Ananya – Greeting card making’, ‘Akriti - Sketching’ and ‘Ceramica – Pot Painting’. Mime artistes comprising a group of eight can captivate the audience with their performances at ‘ Mime Mia - Mime’ .
Events on September 24
A plethora of events including a fashion show is set to take place on September 24. Models in groups of 25 may showcase their glamour quotient at ’Marvielle – Fashion Show’. The day includes competitions such as Unction to express your spirit in 90 seconds, collage, dumb charades, group singing, showing your skills in applying mehandi , testing your vocabulary in the cross word contest, creative writing and mad ads.
Musicians can showcase their talent in Karnatak and Hindusatani Talavadya, Karnatak and Western instrumental at the ‘Sarang – Instrumental Music ’ competition.
Events on September 25
The concluding day of the cultural extravaganza includes movie making, Hindi Antakshari, solo singing, flower and vegetable arrangement, mock press, photo marathon, face painting and rangoli contest. Rock music enthusiasts can participate in ‘Rock mania’ with each team being given a time duration of 40 minutes to enthrall the crowds.