Chandigarh 13 October
A spiritual beginning marked the opening of the 57th Cultural Week at DAV Senior Secondary School (Lahore), Sector 8-C, Chandigarh, where a traditional Hawan set the tone for a week dedicated to India’s rich cultural heritage, linguistic traditions and literary expression.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Justice (Retd.) Pritam Pal, Chairman of DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8-C, and Vice-President of the DAV College Managing Committee (CMC), New Delhi, along with Veena Watni, School Manager. The dignitaries blessed the occasion and encouraged students to participate enthusiastically in cultural and literary activities that nurture confidence, creativity and a deeper appreciation of India’s traditions.
The first day of the celebrations featured two prominent literary competitions, highlighting the enduring significance of Sanskrit and Hindi. The Maharishi Dayanand Memorial Sanskrit Shlokas Recitation Contest witnessed participation from 20 teams and five individual contestants, who showcased their command of Sanskrit verses, pronunciation and recitation.
The Sir Bakshi Tek Chand Memorial Hindi Declamation Contest saw 25 teams and two individual participants compete, providing a platform for students to demonstrate their oratory skills, language proficiency and ability to express ideas with conviction.Out of which ,Mansi Sharma of DAV Ambuja Vidya Niketan, Darlaghat,Solan secured the second position in a literary competition held as part of the 57th Cultural Week. Her achievement brought recognition to the school and highlighted the talent, confidence and literary aptitude of its students. Her performance stood out among the participating contestants, reflecting the importance of providing young learners with opportunities to develop their language skills and showcase their abilities on a wider platform.
Adding to the school’s success, Yashita Sharma of DAV Ambuja Vidya Niketan received a consolation prize in the competition. The achievements of both students were a source of pride for the school community. The event provided young learners with an opportunity to strengthen their language skills, develop public-speaking abilities and gain experience competing on a wider platform.
The prizes were distributed by Jasmanpreet Singh, Senior Deputy Mayor of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, who felicitated the winners and appreciated their performances. The competitions underscored the importance of encouraging students to engage with India’s classical and contemporary linguistic traditions while developing confidence and effective communication skills.
In the running trophy competitions, Team 07 of KBDAV School, Sector 7-B, Chandigarh, emerged victorious in Sanskrit, while Team 11 of Mount Carmel School, Sector 47-B, Chandigarh, secured the Hindi running trophy.
The 57th Cultural Week aims to promote literary excellence, preserve India’s linguistic heritage and provide students with a meaningful platform to showcase their talents. Through such initiatives, the school seeks to foster healthy competition, cultural awareness and a lasting appreciation of the country’s diverse literary traditions.
The opening day concluded on a celebratory note, with congratulations extended to all the winners and participants for their enthusiasm, dedication and commendable performances. The week-long celebration is expected to continue providing students with opportunities to learn, compete and connect with the cultural values that remain integral to the DAV educational tradition.
