Saturday, November 27, 2010

Vashisth House Function

Vashishth House of KIIT WORLD SCHOOL hosted its annual function “PRAGATI” on Nov 27, 2010. The event was organized in the school premises. The program inaugurated with the welcome of gracious Chief Guest Dr. V. K. Vijayan, Director of V. P. Chest Institute, University of Delhi ; the Guest of Honor, Prof. P. S. Grover, Vice Chairman, KIIT WORLD; Special Guest Prof. R. K. Jain, KIIT College of IT and Management; other dignitaries, Sh. B. R. Kamrah, Chairman, Vidyapati Sansthan ; Dr. Harshvardhan Kamrah, M. D. Vidyapati Sansthan; Mrs. Neelima Vardhan Kamrah, Vice Principal-KIIT WORLD SCHOOL and Academic Advisor Dr. Subhash Arora.
The program began with a powerpoint presentation that showcased various achievements of the members of Vashishth House. It was followed by an invocation to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. A musical play based on the theme “PRAGATI” followed the “Vandana”. The Play unveiled the exquisite glimpses of India’s march towards Pragati. From Vedic period, origin of yoga, Invention of Zero and golden attributes of India’s folk and classical aesthetics; to the Green Revolution, mesmerizing amalgamation of our culture with finer aspects of other cultures and India’s stride towards space research; the show had it all. The play glorified the true spirit of India that reveres the root, and aims to reach the skies as well. The beholders seemed spellbound to witness the delightful treat of folk music, classical dance and music, fusion dance and Hip-Hop. The event reached a rocking culmination with all the Vashishth House members jamming the stage with “Jai Ho” song played in the background. It was followed by the Chief Guest’s address in which he immensely lauded the exemplary stage skills of the members of Vashishth House. He also appreciated the innovative concept of House Functions that provide great learning opportunities the students and the teachers.