COLLEGE ARTS DAY

 

The Arts Fest 2023,tittled as 'Thodayam'  was put on by the Onche College Union on February 21 and 22. Initially, there was a formal inauguration ceremony. First-year B.Ed student Mariya George's prayer elevated the stage to a spiritual space. The welcome speech was given by Asha Krishnan, assistant professor and coordinator of the cultural events, and the college president, Dr. V. K. Santhosh Kumar, sir, then gave the presidential address. Dr. Vinitha V, a lecturer in dance at Sree Swathi Thirunal Govt College of Music, served as the day's principal guest. She opened the gathering and inspired us about the value of cultural and artistic events in our life. Dr. Jayakrishna, an assistant professor in the department of Hindi, and Revathy B.R., vice chairperson, both offered compliments.The vote of gratitude was given by Arts Club secretary Keerthana Anil. The chief guest then put on an amazing dancing performance. She received a memento as a sign of our affection.

After the official function, our esteemed chief guest, Dr. Vinitha V, graced the stage with a spectacular performance, which left the audience awestruck with its brilliance. Following this, the first-year B.Ed student, Bhagya Murali, delivered an equally mesmerizing performance, leaving everyone stunned with her exceptional talent.

After all of the preparations were complete, the much-awaited competition finally began. The four teams, each representing a unique rhythm of Kathakali, were all set to give their best performances. The first B.Ed team, Panchari, and the second B.Ed team, Chembada, engaged in a fierce battle, showcasing their talents with great enthusiasm.However, it was not just the two teams that shone on this day. Every performer delivered an exceptional performance that left the audience spellbound. The sheer effort and dedication put in by each artist was truly remarkable and deserved to be recognized.It was a beautiful day filled with exquisite art feasts, featuring a plethora of talented artists. The skills of the Arts Club Secretary in organizing the event were truly enlightening, making this a memorable day for all who attended.

Today is a day that will forever remain etched in my memory - a day filled with realizations. The Mime event was our first performance, and the joy we felt was indescribable. We had put in a lot of effort, and it paid off perfectly. However, the euphoria was short-lived, as the results came and went in a matter of seconds. But, as I always say, it's essential to stay with the feeling.

The second event was singing the Mapila song, and there was a lot of tension as it was my first time attempting it. Despite preparing the lyrics well, I went blank on stage. But, it's okay not to be okay sometimes..

Later, in the afternoon, we had a skit performance, and although I hadn't practiced much, I thoroughly enjoyed it. But, the tension got the best of me, and I messed up the dialogue right at the beginning. The truth is, we enjoyed every moment of it.However, I was thrilled to perform exceptionally well in my last event, the Malayalam group song. Life doesn't always go as planned, but sometimes it's the unexpected moments that give it meaning.Thank you, God, for giving me a day to laugh and ponder over life's unexpected turns.

After two days of breathtaking artistry, the beautiful arts days have finally drawn to a close. The event was meticulously organized and witnessed numerous stunning weddings that will forever remain etched in our memories. Each moment was truly worth cherishing, and we made the most of it by enjoying every bit of it.