<p>Acharya Habba 2013’, the annual cultural extravaganza of Acharya Institutes, was conducted recently.<br /><br /></p>.<p> The programme was planned on a grand scale with around 40 events, which revolved around spheres like sports, academic and cultural activities. The festival, which was held over a span of two days, witnessed a powerhouse of talent, enthusiasm and vigour.<br /><br />Students from approximately 40 colleges — from across the State — tried their hand at the various events that were held as part of the fest. These including a face-painting competition, a drag race, ethical hacking and all manner of video games, which allowed the students to indulge in a favourite pastime and prove their talent simultaneously. <br /><br />There was also a fashion show, a group-dance competition and a series of rib-tickling mime shows. One of the main attractions at the fest was an electrifying live performance by Bangalore-based band Lagori. The other band that serenaded the participants of the fest was a folk group called La Pongal, headed by Antony Dasan.<br /><br />The on-campus festivities began a day before the habba, with an ‘ethnic day’. This occasion gave the students the perfect excuse to dress up. <br /><br />All of them attired themselves in the traditional outfits of their respective regions and had a great time flaunting their culture with style. As part of the ethnic day, the students also showcased various traditional performances — group and solo dances and songs, for instance. <br /><br /> They indulged in a few regional games like kunte bille, buguri and goli. Varalakshmi, a final-year student of Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, says, “I think ‘ethnic day’ is a very good idea — today, most people are moving away from their own culture and history. It’s a good way to appreciate your roots.”<br /><br />Students who were in the mood for something a bit more exciting than the regular song-and-dance events could check out some of the more interesting acts of the fest — the fire show, for instance, which witnessed a huge audience. Kannada-born actor Kishore, of Simplag Ondu Love Story fame as well as Shraddha, a popular radio jockey, lent a bit of glitz and glamour to the event.<br /><br />Sudharshan, one of the organisers of the fest, explains that the core committee wanted to include the entire college in the fest by organising a broad range of events, which tested different skills. <br /><br />“The uniqueness of Acharya Habba is that it has something to offer to every student — hence, no one feels left out. We conduct sports, literary, cultural and technical events for the benefit of students with various talents,” he says. The festival ended on the perfect note, with a lovely display of fireworks.<br /></p>
<p>Acharya Habba 2013’, the annual cultural extravaganza of Acharya Institutes, was conducted recently.<br /><br /></p>.<p> The programme was planned on a grand scale with around 40 events, which revolved around spheres like sports, academic and cultural activities. The festival, which was held over a span of two days, witnessed a powerhouse of talent, enthusiasm and vigour.<br /><br />Students from approximately 40 colleges — from across the State — tried their hand at the various events that were held as part of the fest. These including a face-painting competition, a drag race, ethical hacking and all manner of video games, which allowed the students to indulge in a favourite pastime and prove their talent simultaneously. <br /><br />There was also a fashion show, a group-dance competition and a series of rib-tickling mime shows. One of the main attractions at the fest was an electrifying live performance by Bangalore-based band Lagori. The other band that serenaded the participants of the fest was a folk group called La Pongal, headed by Antony Dasan.<br /><br />The on-campus festivities began a day before the habba, with an ‘ethnic day’. This occasion gave the students the perfect excuse to dress up. <br /><br />All of them attired themselves in the traditional outfits of their respective regions and had a great time flaunting their culture with style. As part of the ethnic day, the students also showcased various traditional performances — group and solo dances and songs, for instance. <br /><br /> They indulged in a few regional games like kunte bille, buguri and goli. Varalakshmi, a final-year student of Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, says, “I think ‘ethnic day’ is a very good idea — today, most people are moving away from their own culture and history. It’s a good way to appreciate your roots.”<br /><br />Students who were in the mood for something a bit more exciting than the regular song-and-dance events could check out some of the more interesting acts of the fest — the fire show, for instance, which witnessed a huge audience. Kannada-born actor Kishore, of Simplag Ondu Love Story fame as well as Shraddha, a popular radio jockey, lent a bit of glitz and glamour to the event.<br /><br />Sudharshan, one of the organisers of the fest, explains that the core committee wanted to include the entire college in the fest by organising a broad range of events, which tested different skills. <br /><br />“The uniqueness of Acharya Habba is that it has something to offer to every student — hence, no one feels left out. We conduct sports, literary, cultural and technical events for the benefit of students with various talents,” he says. The festival ended on the perfect note, with a lovely display of fireworks.<br /></p>
