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BHASHA UTSAV2022 Divided by Ethnicities, United by One Amazing Event!

Bhasha Utsav 2022 NEWSLETTER Christ is Mini-India: Vice Chancellor Nandini Chakrabarti & Saptaparno Roy Bhasha Utsav 2022 is the second ‘Ethnic Day’ of this year. The University kept its promise to organise two ethnic days in the same year as the pandemic affected the celebrations the year prior. Col. Dr. Fr. Abraham V M, Vice Chancellor of the University was addressing the gathering during the Inaugural Ceremony. He reminded everyone present in the audience that it was a day of celebration and after the festival break, it was the right time to celebrate diversity. Col Dr Fr Abraham V M also elaborated a real life example from Shashi Tharoor’s session last month, where a\\student from the Delhi NCR Campus had elucidated the feeling of indigeneity and diversity across Christ Campuses. Additionally, he mentioned how even if the members in the gathering came from different cultures, and spoke different languages, there was a sense of unity in diversity. He also emphasised on the vision of the University celebrating diversity. “We as a University are celebrating the differences. The Campus in itself is a mini-India”, he added. He was also quick to grab onto the excitement and the charm among the students at the Auditorium and wished everyone a fun-filled day ahead. His speech was followed by the Dr. John Joseph Kennedy, Dean, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and Dr. Sebastian K A, Head, Department of Languages, beating the drum to officially headstart the itinerary for the day. On this occasion, the Vice Chancellor also cited the rich heritage of the university.

Photo Courtesy : Roja Jayaram Top (R) : Musicians from the Procession Top (L) : Vice Chancellor Addressing the Audience Bottom (R) : Inaugurating by \"beating the drum\" Bottom (L) : Lighting the Inauguration Lamp

The Ethnic Day festivities initiated by lighting the diya, and speeches by the dignitaries Dr. John Joseph Kennedy, Dean of the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences gave an inaugural speech at ‘Bhasha Utsav 2022’ in which he emphasised that it is the diversity that brings us together and not unity. While addressing the audience he mentioned that Bhasha Utsav has been the most important festival for the university for various reasons. He said, “This is one of the festivals that unites the entire institution and not every festival has this advantage of celebrating diversity.” He engaged the audience and posed a question for them to ponder- “Why and what do we celebrate? What is diverse?” He further said that the University’s celebration of diverse cultures and the inclusion of people from different parts of the world is the beauty of the Utsav. He further encouraged all the students to celebrate this diversity every year and mentioned the various advantages associated with it including the acquisition of knowledge about other cultures and the broadening of perspectives. He ended his inaugural speech by reminding everyone about the real essence of Bhasha Utsav, which is “CELEBRATING DIVERSITY”, and also hoped that everybody in the institution would continue to celebrate and promote diversity around them.

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Colours of Language 2022 And Interacting with the Deans Bhasha Utsav organized by the Department of Languages at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru is one event that facilitates the intermingling and confluence of different cultures and ethnicities. It is undoubtedly the most looked-forward-to event in a Christite’s life. Talking to us on the occasion of Ethnic Day, the Dean of Humanities, Talking to us on the eve of this momentous day, Dr. Jain John Joseph Kennedy nostalgically recalled the inception of Ethnic Mathew, the Dean of Business and Management highlighted Day dating back to 2006 where it used to be a broader kind of how culture is how one expresses themselves and that the celebration. Later the need was felt to culminate it under one umbrella beauty of it lies in the heterogeneity and that constitutes the and that led to the birth of ‘Bhasha Utsav’. According to him, ‘culture’ beauty of India. is an umbrella term that encapsulates every aspect of human life. He Dr. George Thomas C, the Dean of Sciences focussed on how also emphasized the importance of how culture is something that tolerance amongst different cultures is the keystone that every needs to be celebrated, acknowledged and respected. Reflecting on the Christite should look to embrace. ethnic values that Christites should seek to imbibe he believes that for youngsters especially, it is imperative to perceive multiple All in all, the Deans echoed the sentiment of commonality that perspectives to create a better world where there is mutual Bhasha Utsav is the celebration of ethnicities and diversities. understanding and respect among communities.

In conversation with the Deans Dr John Joseph Kennedy (Dean of Arts & Humanities) Dr George Thomas C (Dean of Sciences) Dr Jain Mathew (Dean of Mgmt)

MAMCS • OCTOBER 2022 IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. SEBASTIAN K A, HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES RELIVING THE TRADITIONS WITH ETHNIC DAY Ethnic day gives every christite the space to flaunt their rich culture, BY SUKRITI & SOUMYA the essence of the fest and traditional attire, music, celebrate the cultural diversity. He be a little closer to their roots, The 17th grand edition of Bhasha also mentioned that the richness Utsav in Christ university hooked and diversity displayed on that day and embrace what they really are but eyes of thousands of christites on is so special that it gives at the same time it teaches acceptance Friday, 28 October, led by Dr. goosebumps to many. Over the Sebastian K A, Head of the years, the popularity and and respect for other cultures Department, Languages, to create prominence of Ethnic Day is thereby displaying the diversity a common roof to celebrate increasing with more and more various different cultures and students from different cultures at campus at its BEST! languages. are joining in, but the aim and essence of the day stay same as it Reminiscing the first Ethnic Day was envisioned. always going on in the Christ that happened in 2006, he told that campus every day, the excitement initially the event started with only \"Although some sort of event is for the Ethnic Day is unlike a few students but now the whole anything else because of the fact university comes together to enjoy that it displays the diversity in culture, everyone's love for their roots while promoting acceptance and love for the other cultures,\" says Dr. Sebastian. \"Sometimes it gets so challenging to accommodate the entire crowd in one place. Like the ever-growing number of students participating in the event, the enthusiasm, energy, and love of every Christite towards this day is ever- growing as well.\" Every Christite awaits this day to come dressed in their traditional attire and take pride in what they are. The entire campus was bustling with colors and comes alive with music and joy. It is a great day to witness and celebrate the ethnicity and rich diversity of the campus and learn from it. Dr. Sebastian K A, Head, Dept, of Languages, in an interview with Sukriti Gupta (Pic Credit - Mansi) DESIGNED BY ELIZABETH & SOUMYA

Celebrating the essence of diversity! Pic Credit: Mansi Pic Credit: Mansi Karnataka's Kolata mesmerizing diverse audience Combination of joy and harmony by Deuda naach Kolata - Back to back amusement Pic Credit: Mansi Colors of Karnataka Pic Credit: Mansi Dollu Kunitha- a rush of energy Kolata - full of colors and joy! Pic Credit: Mansi Pic Credit: Mansi REVISITING THE OLD TRADITIONS WITH A MODERN TOUCH

BHASHA UTSAV 2022 INAUGURAL SESSION THE ROAR OF CULTURES Bhasha Utsav 2022 of CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Hosur Road Campus was inaugurated in the main auditorium kicking off the grand celebration of cultures and languages. Christites, who were brimming with anticipation over the past few weeks, enthusiastically participated in this magnificent spectacle. The session started off with a bang as the dignitaries arrived and Christites dressed in the brightest of colors marched to the auditorium. Following this, the dignitaries were invited to the front for the auspicious lighting of the lamp, a great way to start off any event. As they gathered around the lamp invoking the blessings of God, the lamp became a symbol of reverence and celebration. Dr Sebastian KA, the Head of the Department, Languages addressed the students and faculty afterwards, spreading the message of cultural diversity. He established the significance of Bhasha Utsav in sharing in the diverse campus culture of Christ. Finally, by sounding the drums Vice Chancellor Abraham VM, Dean Dr John Joseph Kennedy and Dr. Sebastian KA marked the cultural celebration open. BHASHAUTSAV 2022

BHASHAUTSAV 2022 INAUGURAL SESSION Dean Dr. John J. Kennedy, Vice Chancellor Abraham VM and Dr. Sebastian KA graced the stage The life of the morning is the smiles Six cultures in Six seats Dr. Sebastian KA, Head, Languages addressing the gathering Elegant inaugural dance performance by Natyarpana group BHASHA UTSAV 2022

OCTOBER 28, 2022 EMBRACING ETHNICITIES NEWSLETTER \"Today is an important day for us as we are going to represent that Tibet exists and that is not a part of China but a separate country.\" Divided by nations, united by hearts. ‘Bhasha Utsav’ marks the celebration of the diversity Linguistics, to celebrate the diversity of our country of cultures and ethnicities all over the world. Christ through its diverse cultures. While interacting with University, Central Campus celebrated Bhasha some of the students of the university, we came Utsav, also known as ‘Ethnic Day’ on October 28, across many new traditional and vibrant outfits. We 2022. gives an opportunity to the young generation to also got to know background story and value of their revive love and respect for their own culture and traditional wear. A student pursuing his B.Ed, native history. It was an endeavor to bring about expression of Tibet dressed up in his traditional attire called of unity in diversity that holds together the Khamba. Apart from that a Karnataka native from multitudes of outlooks, lifestyles and tradition to Coorg was seen wearing Kupya Chale. reflect the ethnicity of our country. The whole event was filled with diversity and Bhasha Utsav is one of the auspicious events of the ethnicity from across the globe represented through Christ University been celebrated for over 30 years. their traditional attire. It is organized by the Department of Languages and

Diversity and Ethnicity at its peak EDITOR: PRATITI DHANG, REPORTER: V NICHITA, PHOTOGRAPHER: NAYANIKA SINGHARAY, AUDIO PERSON: ALEX ARGHYA ADHIKARI, DESIGN: DEBRUP CHAUDHURI





A MEMORY OF HOME, AWAY FROM HOME It is time for the much-awaited Bhasha Utsav 2022 where Christ University celebrates various cultures in all their diversity and uniqueness. During the festivities we had the opportunity to meet Mansour and Nassour who hail all the way from Chad in Central Africa. Their cheerful smile exhibit the pride they feel as they represent their culture in the university. \"I am delighted to be part of an organisation that respects each and every culture,\" says Nassour as he happily shows off his beautiful White Kadamoul (White Turban) along with his Orange Kaptani adorned with tchadienne (Broderie designs). Mansour tells us about the necessity of his culture being represented as it is shared only by seven people within the university. He is happy that this ancient African culture, with its richness and elegance, gets a chance to be represented among the many cultures present at Christ. With smiles on their faces as they bid us adieu, they leave us with the message of having love and respect for each and every culture. Mansour and Nassour with our student journalist Shambhavi Ranjan.

Mansour and Nassour, two of Christ's enterprising students from Chad. Mansour and Nassour being interviewed about their experience in Christ University. Credits - Written by - Shambhavi Ranjan 2237149 Edited By - Sharveya Parasnis 2237122 Pictures - Monica Tudu 2237138 and Ravi Shankar 2237115 Designed by - Jathin 2237104 Mansour and Nassour wearing a white Kadamoul

28 OCTOBER 2022 CHRIST UPDATE BHASHA UTSAV 2022 N U A N C E S O F With over 125 communities and caste , Nepali cultural variations are no less than that of India’s agree Simran and Christina. Simran a native of the Newari NEIGHBOUR community was dressed up in a Haku Patasi often worn during new years in Kathmandu valley and Celebrating the vibrancy and culture binding Christina belonging to the Sherpa tribe was decked the social fabric of India , Christ University organized up in a traditional chubba attire. Chubba being a ethnic day and Bhasha Utsav. The fest was held in its native attire, is worn by people from Myanmar ,Tibet Bangalore Central Campus on 28th Otober 2022 to and Darjeeling. uphold the ethnicities of various states and countries its students belong to. CHRISTINA & SIMRAN DOLMA TSERING Nnewari and Sherpa natives dressed in their A Tibetian student wearing a Nambu Chuba Outfit attires PIC CREDITS -: LINJO A JOSEPH PIC CREDITS -: AYUSHI NAYAK PIC CREDITS -: LINJO A JOSEPH With fun and frolic spread across the sprawling campus , students could be seen decked up in sarees , kurtas , chubbas , suruwals and bandigans. United by culture and diverse by ethnicities , Simran and Christina , first year students of Communication, Media and English from Nepal shared about their Nepali nativity and communities. MULTIPLE AMALGAMATION UPHOLDING NAIONALITIES OF CULTURE AND TRADITION AND FROM ASIA ATTIRES VALUES A MULTI-LINGUAL, MULTI-CULTURAL FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 28, 2022 VOLUME 1 Ethnic Day Inauguration Students Posing for shots A Myanmari Student with on ethnic day his woolen cap PIC CREDITS -: LINJO A JOSEPH Vice Chancellor Admiring Inauguration of Ethnic day Early morning procession the Diversity in the with beautiful sound of of Chenda drum Campus \"Udukku\" throbbingg the campus PIC CREDITS -: LINJO A JOSEPH Dance on the beat of DJ on Unity in Diversity on the Ethnic Day the Ethnic Day PIC CREDITS -: LINJO A JOSEPH Team Members Chief Editor -: Royce Paul / Editor -: Niranjan / Camera Man -: Linjo A Joseph / Designer -: Jibin Jose /Reporter & Editor-: Ayushi Nayak

BHASHA UTSAV 2022 INTERNATIONAL FACULTY BHASHA UTSAV- BREAKING BOUNDARIES OF NATIONALITIES Photo:Kushagra The beautiful campus of Christ University was beaming with enthusiasm as Christites celebrated its flagship event 'Bhasha Post Graduation Media students with Dr Guydeuk Yeon Utsav 2022'. It was mesmerizing to watch everyone dressed in vibrant colors representing their cultures. From the elegant six feet sarees of Kerala to the Kurtas and Patialas of Northern India to the Panche and Shalya of Karnataka, the campus was flooded with expressions of different cultures. For a day, Christ campus turned into a full-fledged model of Indian culture, diverse yet united. However, it would be an understatement to say that only Indian culture was represented at the event. Instead, people from all backgrounds, irrespective of their nationalities, came together to celebrate it. Bhasha Utsav not only served as a platform for people from different parts of the globe to learn about Indian culture but also portray their own culture elaborately. Our team got the honor to interact with Dr Guydeuk Yeon, who serves as the Director of the Innovation Centre at Central Campus Christ University. Dr Yeon hails from South Korea but has spent more than 29 years of his life in India. He opined that Christ has been treating him pretty well and it is almost like a dream come true for him. “Bhasha Utsav has grown like anything from a departmental celebration to an institutional one. I hope to see it as an international event soon. In Korea one may see very few variations, but in India it is on another level. The language, food, and culture make it beautiful.”, said Dr Yeon, who was traditionally dressed in a Hanbok. The enthusiasm of Dr Yeon was also shared by Dr Robert Linton Tavis Ashton Bell who serves as the Head, Department of Music. He has been lecturing for 23 years and emphasized the fact that how culture is pivotal in music and Bhasha Utsav promotes it. \"It just keeps getting more and more overwhelming every year in a great way. This event is a great platform for the presentation of Indian culture to the whole world and also how beautifully India accepts all cultures. It shows the heart of India\", added Dr Bell. -Kushagra

BHASHA UTSAV 2022 INTERNATIONAL FACULTY Dr Andrey Morozov Department of music \"Bhasha Utsav teaches us to value our roots.\" Photo: Shweta Patil Dr Robert Linton Tavis Ashton Bell Head of Music Department \" Bhasha Utsav becoming an international event\" Photo: Shweta Patil Dr Guydeuk Yeon Director of Innovation Centre \"I see Bhasha Utsav becoming an international event soon\" Photo:Kushagra Philipp Sulim Department of Performing Arts Faculty Background credits\": Aishwarya Photo: Shweta Patil

DRUMS OF NATURE Dollu Kunitha of Karnataka Sayyed Salman Bhasha Utsav of Christ University brings together all the culture that this institution comprises. People from all cultures and parts of this great country come together on this day. Cultural performances from different parts of India are showcased in a single day. Among these performances, from Karnataka was the performance of Dollu Kunitha. Dollu Kunitha, is a major popular drum dance of Karnataka. It is usually performed in a circular or semi-circular fashion with drum holders beating their drums in rhythm, along with singing and accompanying music. The Dollu Kunitha performers of Christ He has been involved in the work for more University delivered their power-packed than 15 years now and trains everyone who performance which mesmerized all of the has a will to learn the dance. Dollu Kunitha crowd into the audience. It is the rhythm of is mostly famous in the cities of Simmoga nature. It's pure energy that channel's and Ramanagara but college festivals and through their drum beats. performance. God processions in Bangalore have been a great help for the performers here. I was tired from all the celebrations on campus but I couldn't stop myself from As Dollu Kunitha is an old and energetic looking at theirNo one can resist but groove dance form whose effect was clearly evident along with their steps.\" said a student of the in Christ University on the auspicious day of Law Department. The trainer of the Dollu Dollu Kunitha. Kunitha performers, Mr. Hanumanthayya talked about the artform and the practice in Sayyed Salman Karnataka.

OCTOBER28-2022 PHOTO GALLERY - Utkarsha Ahirwar A collective effort by- -Sayyed Salman -Utkarsha Ahirwar - Farhan Akhtar -Pavitra Mahesh -Banita

The Splendour of Karnataka Kodagu, the Scotland of Karnataka Karnataka is a miniature India In castes, creeds, tribes and classes, In languages, dialects, cultures and arts, In rites, thoughts and religious beliefs, All blend in unison to a tasty broth;

A Cohesive Whole \"Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire\" GUSTAV MAHLER

ETHNIC DAY

Celebrations light up with Chenda melam Bhasha Utsav, the most awaited event of Christ University, vibrant and drenched in shades of diverse traditions and joyful embraces of multicultural union under one roof! The heart of the ethnic day, the chenda melam or shingarimelam is the most awaited part of the event that the whole university looks forward to. Once the chenda melam hits, spiraling energy and the resonance of the same,sets the whole crowd into a rhythm of hooting and swaying. The team Blue Army from Kasargod with their ceaseless vigour and spirit exhilarated the crowd into a sense of festivity and celebration. Photos: Gouri Shankar, 2237210

Twenty four in total, they had within them the energy of thousands. Dressed in traditional white mundu with the trademark colour of blue borders, matching the 'Blue Army' spirit they emerged to get the real deal of the day started.The specially fashioned chenda melam, with different formations and the aarppu vili, elevated the event into ethereal heights. Formations such as swapping places, semi circle, combat circle forms and further innovative creations were performed with grace and energy. Cameras were flashing everywhere capturing all the details, even the minute essence of it, to cherish and to keep the spirit alive until next time.

CULTURAL GIFT FROM TIBET In the Tibetan language, dance drums in their veins and flames in their hearts. True to those words, the Tibet folk performance of the ‘Guozhuo’ dance form with a song hailed from the land of Assam on love and peace left the audience awestruck. Usually, it is performed at folk festivals. The team consisted of 14 members, with an equal number of males and females. Furthermore, the dance involves repeated musical dialogues between male and female dancers in an antiphonal style. For Tenzin, it was about carrying the legacy of their seniors, depicting their ethnic culture and producing the piece on stage that mattered the most. While the team faced difficulty procuring their vibrant costumes and less preparation time, it didn’t stop their zeal and passion. By Ridhima Chopra & Sandhra Maria George WWaalklkooff thheeTtrriibbee NEPAL ON ITS GROOVE With a tap here and a tap there, ‘Team Nepal’ expressed and gave a peak into the culture through their colorful clothes, dance, and music. The power-packed performance rose from Deuda Naach, Chyabrung Naach to Dhan Naach. While Deuda Naach is popular in Karnali and the far-west provinces of Nepal, Chyabrung and Dhan Naach have its root in the Eastern part of Nepal. Deuda Naach is performed in a slanted manner holding hands in a circle. But it was Dhan Naach which instilled hope and positivity in the crowd. This dance is seen in marriages, carnivals, and festivals like Udhauli. Thus, the team left the stage on the blaze and set the bar for others to follow. By Ridhima Chopra & Sandhra Maria George . Steps of Hope Design By Srishti Gupta & Pranjal Bharti

FOLK TO THE CORE Design By Srishti Gupta & Pranjal Bharti

The Mudras of Madras Tamil Nadu to a Christite is not just a State entity but a feeling as portrayed beautifully by the Natyarparna team. “Vandharai Vazhavaikum Tamil Nadu”- Tamil Nadu welcomes all and helps everyone who comes here, to build a beautiful life. The Bharatanatyam performance by the students depicted the birth of goddess Meenakshi and her life story. On questioning what place the dance form holds in their lives, many of them mentioned that Bharatanatyam is their ‘Happy Place’. The tales of Tamil Nadu took a competitive turn with the onset of the next dance performance by the State’s cultural Dance Team. They showcased a cultural blend of Parai, Thappattam and Oyilattam in true spirit. The dancers were exhilarated that they could pay an ode to the Hindu goddess, Amman, through Tamil Nadu Thiruvizha. The stars of satisfaction were twinkling in their eyes as they finally made it through the journey of months of rigorous practice, the backstage tension, all leading to that 5 minute portrayal of commendable grace and cultural glamour. What made them shine even brighter was the opportunity to be able to represent their State in its true essence. Article by Aarshi Sharma & Akshita Rajput

Thakadhimitha - The Tunes of Tamil Nadu Photographs by Souradip Dey Design by Akanksha Singh

A Mesmerising Tribute to Ma Durga By Rashmi Chacko & Gavin Anthony Menezes You're never far from home when a home is in your heart, as Team West Bengal demonstrated this Bhasha Utsav 2022. Travelling across the country to become Christite, Team West Bengal's cultural performance reflects their love and pride in their culture. The team's passionate Durga Puja-inspired dance showcased their enthusiasm and Goddess Durga's unconquerable force. The dancers won third place in the cultural performance competition for Bhasha Utsav 2022 by exuding pride and showcasing their emotions. Rajnandini Ghosh, the organiser of Team Bengal, characterises Bengal as \"Love and Emotion.\" This love for their homeland, with its distinct cuisine, fine clothes, and exciting festivals, inspired a group of postgraduate students to represent their state with only ten days to prepare, demonstrating their devotion as West Bengal ambassadors. The performance showed the ten- day Durga Puja journey, beginning with Mahalaya and proceeding through the celebration to Dashami, with the highlight being the Dhunuchi Nach, which captivated the crowd. Team Bengal's victory demonstrates that a person's devotion to their home extends beyond duty and obligation, reinforcing their affection for their state. Goddess's charm & Fury by K B Tejas Rajnandini and Team

Expressions of Bengal Photos by K B Tejas, curated by Josy Sam Cheriyan Team West Bengal's depiction of the ten-day journey of Durga Puja explores multiple facets of the Goddess. The performance expressed anger, love, joy and loss through each progressive dance form.

BREAKING THE CULTURAL BARRIERS: INCLUSIVITY IN DIVERSITY Christ University celebrates culture on Bhasha Utsav 2022. CHRIST University celebrates the coming together of all cultures, \"Ethnic Day is that day in ethnicity and faiths under one roof on Bhasha Utsav, 2022. People CHRIST where you literally from all across the globe came together to represent their culture learn about so many cultures and express themselves through their attire. To commemorate the diversity, everyone in the campus including the staff and students beyond one's knowledge \"- embody their culture, ethnicity, religion through attire and says Sona, who is pursuing accessories. The University truly believes in giving the students Masters in Law. She said this the opportunity to grow and gain knowledge, and that is possible day gives her the freedom to through expression of oneself and being inclusive and open to every form of representation and orientation. fully express her culture through her attire and that is Talking about inclusivity, Neil and Ben, pursing post graduation in the reason why she chose to Economics mentioned how they have always felt welcomed here be \"the South Indian bride\". and there is always the liberty to express themselves freely. Hailing from Meghalaya, Neil and Ben follow the Khasi religion \"I have added a lot of gold and their traditional attire was a coral bead necklace and a Gamcha accessories for detailing so that represents the state and its culture. They stated that it's their that people know how elegant attire that made them stand out and they're glad to have gotten an brides look on their wedding opportunity to express themselves through ethnic day. As mentioned by the students, CHRIST inculcates a culture wherein day\" she added. everyone respects every faith and everybody has the liberty to -Sreelakshmi Pradeep practice their faith freely. Farhan Akhtar, a student from the Department of Media studies, talked about his attire, stating that he wore a Pathani Suit, which is usually worn by Muslims on special occasions. People from Nepal, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Saudi Arabia and countries across the world were seen flaunting their traditional attire and culture with sheer happiness. Bhasha Utsav marks the coming together of various cultures and is synonymous with inclusivity, even in diversity. -Anwesha Pati \"Matching Outfits Unites Two Christites. Neil and Ben Represents the Meghalaya Culture. \"

DIVERSITY IN EXPRESSIONS The Beauty of the World Lies in Diversity of it's People -Pictures by Shane Joseph - Design by Pramika JM

CHRIST UNIVERSITY DANCING TO THE BEATS FRIDAY 28/10/2022 By Ritesh Gouravaram Navalur The theme of the Tamil film \"Vikram\", the Bollywood party song \"Badtameez Dil\" were a few A day filled with dance, music, traditions and multi- crowd favourites that hyped up the atmosphere of culture of festivities awaited the students of CHRIST the entire event. (Deemed to be University) on the 28th of October 2022. The lyrics of each and eve ry song were sung along by all the students, and the refore language did not DJ Rajan enamored the crowd that was awaiting him look to be a barrier or hindrance anymore. at the football field with his tunes and beats that united many different cultures in the campus through Bhasha Utsav is a form of celebrating various his music. languages and cultures of the world across the University, no language or culture barrier could While the crowd kept dancing to the music, all the stop the students from getting into the groove. \"groupfies\", \"selfies\" and all forms of photography seemed to come to a halt. Many of the students rose their hands to the beats, while some rode on the shoulders of their taller friends. Music from popular movies from almost every movie industry in India, chart topping English songs and \"mass\" songs could be heard across the entire field as students grooved to the DJ's tunes. Photo Credits: Bhavya Garg Photo Credits: Bhavya Garg

CHRIST UNIVERSITY DJ DIARIES FRIDAY 28/10/2022 Calm Before the Storm Almost Time Time To Party In The Groove On Top of the World Editor - Boris Momin, Reporter : Ritesh Gouravaram Navalur, Design : Swagat Barman . Photo Credits : Bhavya Garg and Kaustav Guin

EXPRESSIONS BHASHAUTSAV BHASHA UTSAV 2022: BREAKING THE TREND Naitik Tulpule, 1MAMCSB ge days,\" quoted one teacher.\"It is indeed an amazing time to be here,\" Bhasha Utsav 2022 brought vibrance he added. The gently smiling support and great joy to Christ University, staff expressed that the Bhasha Utsav Hosur Road Campus. The event day remains their favorite, where filled the campus with colours and they get to see the students enjoy and excitement as students and faculties be mindful while, at the same time, wore ethnic outfits representing their filling the campus with beautiful culture and beliefs. attires, many that remind them of their home. With loud cheer and This year's ethnic day featured great jubilation, the expressions from several individuals deferring from across the campus were full of the idea of wearing their traditional positivity and a spirit of festivity, ethnic clothes and incorporating a celebrating culture and heritage. mix and match of the modern and From students to staff, everybody unconventional to step up their from all ends of the campus apparel. The campus was filled with welcomed ethnic day celebrations joy, energy and excitement as with pride while at the same time, students roared in excitement, with adding a mix of their own touch into faculties smiling gleefully on this the cultural attires and creating a ecstatic day. resplendent mix of culture and modernity. Overall, ethnic day 2022 Faculties and Non-teaching staff was a bouquet of beautiful attires, showcased a massive appreciation dances and excitement on every face for the student's efforts, with many that broke the mono- celebrating the candid joy and the tony of college days spirit of christite's favourite festival. and brought a nerve They emphasised the vibe the of excitement to students brought to Ethnic Day after the campus. the pandemic. \"Looking at the students, takes me back to my colle- \"Looking at the students, takes me back to my college days, it is indeed an amazing time to be here. -Dr. Patrick Jude L. Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Christ University.

EXPRESSIONS MELTINGPOT Students, staff and non- teaching staff; the entire spectrum of CHRIST University came together to celebrate to BhashaUtsav 2022.

Bhasha Utsav Dr Mallika Krishnaswami Anukta and Sitara with mam.

Bhasha Utsav \"The Queen of Festivals\" -By Ishika Nahar Bhasha Utsav - \"The Queen of Festivals\" at Christ University is celebrated with enthusiasm, colors, energy and with a lot of music and dance. It is a festival which celebrates and honors different cultures. A Festival which is conducted every year across six campuses, that includes nearly 23,000 people coming from all over the world is magnificent. Managing and coordinating is a very important task and this is effortlessly done by Dr Mallika Krishnaswami Mam. “ Conducting this festival after pandemic was a challenge, preparing dancers, arranging these beautiful performances in such less time was a little tough, though the show put up was great but a little more practice would have done wonders\"says Mallika Mam. Further she also states that this is among the three festivals at Christ which are celebrated with utmost importance and are a symbol of inclusiveness which all other universities in the city look up to. The performances that are prepared specially for this day add value to the festival highlighting the importance of preserving our culture and being connected to it. Appreciating the support and participation she said “It’s not only me but the whole university which helps in making this event a success, the dean, students, teaching staff, non - teaching staff, all the people who participate in some way and make this experience a grand affair.”

“BHASHA UTSAV IS VERY CLOSE TO MY HEART”: MR. BHASKAR - STUDENT WELFARE OFFICER The Student Welfare Office of Christ Student Welfare Officer, Mr. Bhaskar stated University, Bengaluru provides a platform for how Bhasha Utsav is very close to his heart as students to exhibit their skills and talents. SWO he held pride that it was his batch at Christ conducts programs like BHASHAUTSAV, University that started Bhasha Utsav in the year DARPAN, BLOSSOMS, and IN BLOOM to 2006. It was an intercollege program of the identify and nurture various individuals to Language Department but seeing the prospects embrace their vivid identities. of how it could turn out to be for the whole Conducting an event that consists of around university, it became a festival that the whole 20000 students is not a trivial thing! And SWO University celebrated. team has made it seem like a tedious task by Starting from assisting the security at the conducting Bhasha Utsav not once but twice a entrance of the university to handling the year. After the pandemic, holding such a large smooth functioning of the whole program, all event was a very challenging task for SWO but the members of the SWO have been restlessly with its sheer dedication and enthusiasm, they working since 7 am in the morning. The could pull it off with ease. planning for the event started a few months ago Through the course of the entirety of the event, and today because of the vigorous effort of the our team got a chance to talk to the members of SWO team, Bhasha Utsav is one of the most the SWO. celebrated events of Christ University. -Aviral and Preeti 1 MAMCS ‘B’

One with the SWO team Arabian Knights ! NO ID.. NO ENTRY ! Diversity in our University ! Scenic Christ ! Tibet to Nepal BHASHA UTSAV 2022 LANGUAGE BUILDS DIFFERENCES. BUT FROM WHERE WE SEE IT, IT BRINGS CULTURAL UNITY IN DIVERSITY!!

JEWEL KATHA Group 23 MAMCS B ETHNIC SIDDHANTH S DAY '22 ATHIRA SURESH ANKUR CHOURASIA SANMITRAA DAS TOULIKA DAS

JEWEL KATHA Christ University-Central Campus Bangalore 28 October 2022 Paila is the ethnic jewellery of Meghalaya, worne by Khasi tribe and are made up of gold and coral bead necklaces , this thick red beautiful beaded jewel is worn by the women and men during festive occasions is called Paila , the gold bead is not hollow in nature but it's filled with lac, the Meghalayan boy that we interviewed said that \" I feel really amazing wearing and representing my culture today in Bhasha Utsav.\" Known as 'Knup', this headgear is the traditional rain shield of the Khasis of Meghalaya. Worn over the head, it leaves both the farmers hands free as they toil away in their fields. The 'Knup' is still widely used in hamlets of the Khasi hills. PAILA: THE SYMBOLIC PRIDE OF MEGHALAYA While covering the event we Sona added up later that \"These Tilahari, also called Mani, is a colour fully beaded came across Sona, a student jewelleries are passed on to her layered jewelry, worn by Nepali women. This is a of LLM from Christ from her grand mothers and version of their 'Mangal sutra', as per Manju, a University, she was stunning that is why it makes it more Nepali woman told us. and all decked up as a a special and it's always good to Tilahari is only worn by married women. proper South Indian bride, go back to your root once in a especially wearing Temple while and events like Bhasha Jewellery, talking about Utsav gives us such Temple Jewellery, it a type of opportunity.\" Jewellery which has the design of temples, deities and goddesses of Hindu clan. She said that she hails from Tirupati which is known for the famous temple of Lord Venkateshwara and is very prominent in her life, and makes her feel proud representing her culture, she have seen other ladies in her family and always wanted to dress up as a bride.

A B H U S H A MNela

AMALGAMATION OF CULTURES Christ campus was mesmerized by the tinkling of All the dances had one thing in common they were all a ghungroos, the sweet smell of Jasmine, the vibrations of way to reach closer to the Gods or their fellow humans, Dhol Tasha, and the enthusiasm of young Christites harmoniously and offering their humble gratitude for adorned in all colors of happiness, culture, and unity. their existence. The true essence of the phrase unity in diversity was Some professional performers of folk arts of South India unlocked in the auditorium where there was nothing set the stage on fire with their energy and passion that holding back students from dancing their hearts out and even the audience was now grooving to the beats. A showcasing their talent to represent their home away clash of cheers and music made the environment so from this home. lively and happening. Christ is like a second home to many students coming Today was a day when, if Gods had come down, they from diverse cultural backgrounds. Not only did the would have been equally mesmerized by these offerings college embrace these cultures but gave them a stage to so willfully and beautifully presented by our beloved represent themselves a feel a little more homely as their Christites. peers cheered for them from their seats. The spirit of Christites was in the limelight today as the From Assam's Bihu to Tamil Nadu's beautiful homage to colors of cultures flew all over the place. goddess Mariamma. From Cambodian grace to Ukraine's melodies, the stage saw splendid performances today. -Shivani Lad

\"It felt like being \"With the ethnicity, back home to see culture and pride represented through my culture the performance represented so brought our souls gracefully on the alive\" stage\" WHAT IS A THRIFT \"Bringing in the SHOP? divinity of life through the mesmerizing performance on stage\" \"Celestial tunes of Carnatic captured the heart and soul\" WHAT IS A THRIFT SHOP? \"The colours, the music, the style, the vibrance of different cultures bring in the unity and diversity\"

The Team behind the Live Newspaper MA in Media and Communication Studies A Department of Media Studies Initiative 28 October 2022 CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore