Institutes battle it out in two-day high-voltage Salesian College fest

SABA HASSAN, SNS, SILIGURI, 22 OCTOBER 2022: In what looked like a well-deserved break from academics, Salesian College in Siliguri organised the annual two-day fest 'Innovision,' which ended today. 

Packed with high-octane performances and creative themes, the contest saw some of the best talents on display, even as students from 19- plus colleges across North Bengal put up a glittering show on stage. 

The grand fest kick-started with the inaugural ceremony where the Chief Guest, Dr Nupur Das, Principal Secretary to the Council for Undergraduate Studies at the North Bengal University, was felicitated by Salesian College Principal Fr (Prof) George Thadathil. 

"I am extremely happy to see Salesian College organise such a wonderful fest with so much of energy," Dr Das said. In the Killian Hall, the music-based event–Indo Western Fusion Band- -was a hit among the audience as the performers' energy level was palpable. 

The several contests were judged by professionals in their respective fields, ranging from Professor Shrawal Pandey from the Oscar Film College, Kathmandu, Apratim Saha, the internationally renowned photographer, Aakash Tripathi, whose debut album featured in Rolling Stone India, and Grishmita Sharma, the Forever Miss Sikkim 2022. 

The subsequent event, Instrumental Music, started with the enthusiastic and zealous performers displaying their multi-faceted talent in various instruments like the violin, keyboard and guitar. It was followed by Rap and Beat Boxing contests. Day- I concluded with a musical performance by the Department of Music, Salesian College, Siliguri Campus, featuring a special performance by popular singer Sannidhya Thapa.

Along with these competitions, offstage contests were held, where participants from different colleges jumped into action to exhibit their talents in solo western singing. photography, rangoli making, doodling, sketching and painting. 

The second day's events were lined up vibrant performances, starting with the solo dance female/male and also group dance, themed/non-themed. The most anticipated event of the day, Fashion Show, came in last, where creations of various arts collaborated with the respective themes. The overall winner's trophy was lifted by Salesian college Siliguri and Inspiria Knowledge Campus, Siliguri. "Participants rained the spirit of competition and the air in the campus had the fragrance of fight and fun for two consecutive days," said a college official. 

The fest ended with a colourful and robust performance put up by the guest band, Ikigai, and on a high note with the DJ evening where the crowd grooved to the music played by DJ Jennifer.