Achieving one success after another, Apeejay College of Fine Arts (ACFA), Jalandhar became victorious by bagging the overall 3rd position in the North Zone Youth Festival.
Held at Punjab University, Chandigarh, ACFA represented Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Expressing happiness on this achievement, Dr. Neerja Dhingra, Principal of ACFA, said, “Students of our college always strive for the best and thus with their hard work and dedication, they attain success.”
She further added, “Today we are able to witness this day for our Founder Chairman Dr. Stya Paul had seen a vision a long time ago with the motto to preserve and promote art and culture. This rich legacy is being continued by her daughter Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairman, Apeejay Stya & Svran Group, Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University, and Chairman, Apeejay Education.
Dr. Neerja Dhingra also expressed her gratitude for Dr. Amandeep Singh, Incharge, Youth Welfare, GNDU, who after testing the talent of the students, provided them this golden opportunity to go ahead and perform in North Zone Festival.
Dr. Amita Mishra (Dean, Youth Festival) said, “Our college had participated in maximum categories and gave excellent performances and thus, Guru Nanak Dev University won the overall trophy in Fine Arts, 2nd position in Music and Dance. Also, Guru Nanak Dev University bagged second place in Cultural Procession.”
Dr. Dhingra also shared the results of the North Zone Festival. She shared that Apeejayites won the first position in Rangoli, Western Group Song, Mimicry, Clay Modeling, Classical Percussion and Mime, second position in Group Dance, third position in Western Solo, Classical Dance, fourth position in Folk Orchestra, Skit, Quiz and One Act Play.
The Principal also congratulated all the winners and encouraged them to keep up with the good work in the National Youth Festival. She acknowledged the efforts of Dr. Arun Mishra, Cultural Coordinator of the college and Dr. Amita Mishra and Dr. Micky Verma and wished them luck for the National Youth Festival.