Apeejay Schools dance to Baisakhi tunes

In every corner of the world, the arrival of spring is celebrated with songs, poems, dances and more. In the Indian subcontinent, spring means harvest, which also ushers in a new zest of life. In Northern India, Baisakhi is the main springtime festival, for it signals the time of harvest, when the farmer reaps the rewards of a year’s toil. And this festival is celebrated with super energetic bhangra dance performances and cultural extravaganza. 

Undoubtedly, this Baisakhi fever caught the Apeejay schools across India as students and teachers joined in the celebrations in a myriad ways. 

At Apeejay School, Noida students (across Nursery to Class 5) celebrated Baisakhi with much gaiety and merriment. Students highlighted the historical importance of this seasonal festival. They explained how on this day the farmers express their gratitude to the Almighty for a bountiful crop. They apprised the audience that the day is marked by feasting, dancing, and singing. People dress up in colourful clothes to participate in various festivities as it also marks the beginning of a new year.  It was followed by an enthralling bhangra performance that left the audience wonderstruck. 

Similarly, Apeejay Svran Global School, Faridabad, also joined in the Baisakhi fervour as it observed the festival in high spirits. With exuberant poems highlighting the cultural significance of  Baisakhi, students were amazed as they learnt about the festival. Students from classes 7 and 8 sang and gave a splendid performance on Baisakhi songs which filled the audience with admiration. Students from Nursery and Kindergarten also joined the special assembly and teachers dressed up in yellow to celebrate the day.

In Jalandhar Apeejay School, Rama Mandi also celebrated Baisakhi in the school campus with much joy and enthusiasm. Students were informed about the historical and religious importance of the harvest festival through interesting speeches, poems, videos and an interactive discussion during the special morning assembly. A delightful foot-tapping bhangra performance by the talented primary school students left everyone in the audience mesmerised.

Mr. A.K. Sharma, Principal, congratulated all students and teachers for putting together a glorious celebration. He then touched upon the importance of leading a life built upon the virtues laid down by the Sikh Gurus i.e. the values of truthfulness, integrity, service and honesty. He also explained the meaning of the celebrated slogan Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji ki Fateh, which translates into ‘The pure man belongs to God, Victory belongs to God.’ Further, Mr Sharma acknowledged the role of the farmers and wished all students and their families on the joyous occasion. 

Celebrating with a twist, Apeejay School, Model Town, Jalandhar organised an experiential learning class for first and second grade students on this day. The workshop was held on the theme: Let’s value food and not waste it. The objective of the activity was not only to blend learning with fun, but also help children imbibe crucial values.  Teachers enacted the role of farmers and explained to students how farmers were the ‘stewards’ of agriculture.Through fun demo-teaching, students learnt how farmers work hard on the crop from the time of sowing until it reaches the market. Students were made to understand the hard work behind food production and were thereby made to understand why food should not be wasted.