Chandigarh

Day 2 of the Contemporary Art Festival at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Chandigarh sees splendid performances

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December 11, 2022
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Artists and performers come together to create a magical evening

Chandigarh, 10th December 2022: 

The second day of the Contemporary Art Festival organised by Infosys Foundation, Bengaluru and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, witnessed an enchanting ambience of spectacular colours and music.  Sh. Rajnish Wattas, Former Principal of the Chandigarh College of Architecture, presided over the function as the Chief Guest. Other dignitaries who graced the function included Ms. Nagalakshmi Rao, Member Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra, Sh. Manmohan Kohli, Chairman , Cultural Committee, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Chandigarh, Ms. Neenu Vij, Member Organising Committee, Sh. Madhukar Malhotra, Secretary, Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh.  Various other dignitaries and esteemed members of the Tricity’s erudite circles were also a part of the cultural bonanza.

The event started with the lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest. The function commenced with light classical vocal recital performed by Ms. Ishmeet and Ms. Paramjyot. The soft and soulful voices of these singers who presented mellifluous numbers in Punjabi and Hindi enraptured the audience. This was followed by melodious qawwalis sung by Mr Hardeep Kainthand troupe. As the venue reverberated with the mellifluous melodies and electrifying qawwalis,the audiences were enraptured and were left wanting more.

The second day also saw the Art Exhibition which displayed works by various artists from around the Tricity. An Art Workshop has also been set up for three days from the 9th to 11th for the audience. It was sheer joy to watch the artists bring their canvas to life with myriad themes and vibrant colours.

In his speech, the Chief Guest, Sh. Rajnish Wattas appreciated the efforts of the organisers and the school in providing a platform to the artists and working for the cause of art. He added that the joie de vivre of watching cultural programs was experienced after a hiatus of 2 years. He acknowledgedthe sons and daughters of this young city who enthralled the audience with their spellbinding performances, He congratulated Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh for being the torch bearer that combined the ancient with the modern, adding that this flame will glow till eternity.

The program will continue until the 15th of December with different performances, and is being telecast live on the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Chandigarh and Bengaluru YouTube channels. Entry is free for the general public on all days from 4.30 p.m. onwards.

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