JOIN USJyoti Nivas College celebrated Independence Day recently in all its fervour.
The event began with the welcoming of the chief guest, Lt. Col Rohitash Kumarand Sr. Mary Marchrandus. Dr Sitavi Ramamoorthy, introduced students to both the event and the dignitaries present.
The cultural events started with graceful dance forms. Team ‘Kalarpana’ presented bharathanatyam, kuchipudi, odissi, kathak and mohiniyattam. The performance
was followed by a very informative and heart touching speech by Sr Elizabeth. The programme continued with the rendition of a medley of patriotic songs by the NCC cadets of Jyoti Nivas college.
This was followed by the drama team ‘Bahuroopi’, which presented a thought- provoking play mapping India’s freedom.
The auditorium came alive with Lt. Col Rohitash Kumar’s speech on empowerment and how every opportunity must be grabbed.
Next on stage was team Advaiya, which performed a dance of gratitude to freedom fighters.
The Indian music team ‘Tharang’ sang a multilingual song, ‘Ek Sur’.
The choir was the next to join the celebration, with the song, ‘Ye Jo des Hai Tera’, which held the entire auditorium in rapt attention.
The last performance was the Western dance team ‘Swag Squad’, which was an energy- packed and patriotic performance.