Cultural Extravaganza organized to celebrate 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Amity University
As part of the cultural extravaganza to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Amity school of Film & Drama (ASFD) organized a powerful stage play on Mahatma Gandhi and his life in South Africa where he learnt about Truth, Non-Violence and Satyagraha. The celebrations were organized under the aegis of the office of Dean Students’ Welfare in association with Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture. Government of India had decided to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at national and international level to propagate his message of Truth & Non-violence and Amity University supported this mission by organizing a series of events throughout the day.
A short film on portraying the essence on non-violence, a principle advocated strongly by Mahatma Gandhi, was also showcased to the students. The celebrations also included poetry competition by students earlier in the day. While on one end, a stellar musical performance was given by students of Rhythm Divine Group, melodious Bhajans were also recited by the students remembering Bapu.
Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University advised the students to not just remember Mahatma Gandhi, but also follow his footsteps. “The youth today has umpteen power to bring change. But to bring that change, one has to turn realistic from materialistic,” shared Dr Shukla. She also emphasized on how small things and actions make a lot of difference.
Dr Nalini Ramawat, HOI, Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture (AIOA) spoke on the relevance of Gandhi Jayanti celebration and reiterated on the need for following Gandhian principles as peace and harmony is missing from the world today. “Youngsters today are seeking solutions to the problems of the contemporary world, which is why we need to adapt to the Gandhian way of life that is real. Be a man of action and share words on social media,” said Dr Ramavat. She also inspired the students of Amity University to take a pledge to accept the truth taught by Gandhi and be the torchbearer.
A fusion dance by students of AIOA culminated the celebrations. Also present on the occasion were Prof. (Dr.) Marshal Sahni, Dean Student Welfare, senior faculty and students who were awed by the powerful performance on the stage.