Bhav Spandan - Youth Festival 2024
Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University
This blog highlights my experiences at the 32nd Youth Festival, "Bhavspandan Yuvak Mahotsav," organized by Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University on October 17, 18, and 19, 2024. This year's festival was hosted by the Department of Physical Education and featured a variety of engaging events that showcased the talents and enthusiasm of the participants. Join me as I recount my journey through this vibrant celebration of youth and creativity!
Click Here to read previous year Youth Festival blog.
This year the Youth Festival was held on 16th to 19th October. Here is a time table of all the event.
On 16th October, the kalayatra took place, and we were preparing for it. Here are some glimpses of that."
Kalayatra :
For the kalayatra, we have selected the topic of the current situation of the education system and its obstacles. We have prepared posters, some handwritten and some in printed form.
Kalayatra started from Samaldas college at 4;30 pm and we reached at Swaminarayan School campus at 7:15 pm.
Inauguration Ceremony :
The ceremony began at 10:00 Am on 17 Oct. There was lighting lamp ceremony followed by prayer and university song.
Additionally, a Shruti performance was delivered by the Kalapath Group with the central theme of Narivandana, featuring songs like, "Rangreza".
Skit :
The skit addressed critical themes surrounding women's challenges and the urgent need for empowerment. It opened with serious issues such as unemployment and flaws in the educational system, while also touching on the poor condition of roads in India, corruption in job recruitment, and the push for a paperless society. Central to the narrative was a unifying message of solidarity among all Indians and reflections on Gandhian philosophy of non-violence.
The performance tackled a wide array of significant topics, beginning with the harsh realities of unemployment and the societal impact of rape cases. It highlighted the struggles faced by women, explored the concept of women's empowerment, and raised provocative questions around issues like “Gandhi Marte Kyun Nahi Hai” (Why Isn’t Gandhi Dead?) and the notion of “Hum Sab 1 hai” (We Are All One). Additionally, it addressed the pervasive corruption in employment, aspirations encapsulated in the phrase “Hu sapana thoda vechu chu” (I Want to Sell My Dreams), and the deteriorating infrastructure in Bhavnagar.
Using humor to address serious topics, the skit effectively engaged the audience, employing music, varied vocal delivery, and dynamic pacing to create a memorable experience reminiscent of Horatian satire from the Neo-Classical era.
The song "Baki Sab Thik Bas Chal Raha Hai" is one of my favorites because it satirically captures everything that needs to be said. This unique tune is also featured in "Bhediya." The satirical dialogues are imaginative and powerful, filled with subtle humor, while the characters' emotions and costume designs are incredibly appealing.
The plot is equally captivating, unfolding alongside the characters' statements. It delivers a poignant message to today’s youth and reflects contemporary issues, including the problems related to the caste system.
A similar theme is explored in the Sub TV series "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah," where the character Sunita plays a greengrocer, and her husband drives a tempo while their daughter Tanvi is part of the story (click here to watch the full episode). This episode depicts various important scenes and addresses the pressing issue of caste inequality and the need for donations.
Middle-class and lower-class youth are often influenced by higher-class schools. Some kids aspire to attend well-run, engaging institutions, but often, these dreams remain just that—dreams.
Poetry Recitation Topics :
● વૃદ્ધ માબાપની વેદના
● કાશ એવું બને કે
● હું એવો ગુજરાતી
● દોસ્ત! તું વાત તો કર
● મારું ગામ ખાલી થઈ રહ્યું છે.
● પ્રેમ એટલે કે.....
Essay Writing Competition Topics:
● કોણ સરહદો ઈચ્છે છે?
● યશગાથા ગુજરાતની
● નારી અસ્મિતાનું ગૌરવ જાગવું જરૂરી છે.
● સ્વચ્છતા - ફરજ કે ફરજિયાત?
● જીવનમૂલ્યોની કમી માટે જવાબદાર કોણ?
● કલા - એક રામબાણ ઔષધ
Elocution Competition Topics:
- Is suicide a solution?
- My Gujarat
- Exam
Topic :-
Major themes in dramatic events like One Act Play (एकांकी), Skit (लघु
नाटक), Mime (मूक अभिनय) , Mono-acting (एक पात्रीय अभिनय). (This is
very important. Do not miss to watch One Act Play
➠ One Act Play (एकांकी) :-
First, based on their clothes and setting arrangements, I just noticed that the background of the one-act play is set in the village. We can observe that characters in this one-act drama depict the basic beauty of a villager's life. Through debate, they strengthen the power of originality and traditional values. They follow the natural flow of speech, preserving the peasants' ability to voice their opinions.
Some Glimpses :-
Bhajan :
When comparing Bhajans to English literature, we can explore their themes, styles, and cultural nuances. Bhajans often delve into themes of solitude, spiritual yearning, love, and self-discovery. While English literature addresses similar themes, the way Bhajans emphasize these aspects is distinctly rooted in Gujarati culture.
A notable feature of Bhajans is their philosophical undertone, often reflecting the idea of "Vairagya," or detachment. Phrases like "Ghadvaiya mare Thakorji nathi thavu" (Even if the world falls apart, I won't abandon my Lord), "Mane jya game che tya Haru chu faru chu" (I wander aimlessly in search of my Lord), "AMbani Dale Koyal ji re" (Oh Koyal, sing in the Ambe grove), "Zer to pidha jani jani re" (Drinking poison knowingly), "Shilvant Sadhune" (Oh wise sage), "Odhaji" (Oh Odhaji), and "Dhuni re Dhakhavi re beli" (Oh bonfire, burn brightly) illustrate this philosophical richness.
1. મોતીડાં પરોવો પાનબાઈ
2. ઘડવૈયા મારે ઠાકોરજી નથી થાવું
3. મને જ્યાં ગમે ત્યાં હરું છું ફરું છું
4. આંબાની ડાળે કોયલ જી રે
5. ઝેર તો પીધાં જાણી જાણી
6. ધૂણી રે ધખાવી રે બેલી
7. રામ તો જોગી રે
8. ઓધાજી મારા વ્હાલાને
Sugam Geet:
1. આવું શાને થાય છે 2. મહેકતી હવામાં કંઈક તો સમાયું છે 3. ગાતા ખોવાયું ગીત શોધો હવે કલરવની ભીડમાં 4. આખિર ઇસ દર્દની દવા ક્યાં છે 5. દિલ એ નદાન 6. કૌન રે છેડે ઓલા,તારે રે દરબાર મેઘરાણા 7. ઓ વાલમ તારી આંખોમાં ઉડે રંગ ફુવારા 8. કુચી આપો બાજી 9. સૂરજના અંધારે ગળેલી રાત 10. એક પથ્થરમાંથી બનાતા શિલ્પને
Poetry Recitation :
● વૃદ્ધ માબાપની વેદના
● કાશ એવ ુંબને...કે-
● હું એવો ગ જરાતી
● દોસ્ત! ત ુંવાત તો કર
● મારું ગામ ખાલી થઈ રહ્ ુંછે.
● પ્રેમ એટલેકે-
Mimicry:
In mimicry the participants have shown their skills of mimicking various sound. Those sounds include various vehicles, birds, insects, celebrities, door, bomb, cartoon characters, and many sounds from the surroundings.
Rangoli :
On-the Spot Painting :
Installation:
From the department of English Aakash, Rajdeep, Parthiv and yashraj have participated in the installation competition. There were three major themes in which the participants have to make their installation that are: Accident, Worship and happiness. they have made thair installation on the accident. thair major idea was about machine learning and moral machine. It was based on the idea that can they keep Ai away from the gender biases.
From the department of English Aakash, Rajdeep, Parthiv and yashraj have participated in the installation competition. There were three major themes in which the participants have to make their installation that are: Accident, Worship and happiness. they have made thair installation on the accident. thair major idea was about machine learning and moral machine. It was based on the idea that can they keep Ai away from the gender biases.
Cartooning:
Clay Modeling :
Poster Making :
Essay:
● કોણ સરહદો ઈચ્છેછે?
● યશગાથા ગુજરાતિી
● િારી અસ્મિતાનુંગૌરવ - જાગવુંજરૂરી છે.
● સ્વચ્છતા - ફરજ કેફરજિયાત?
● જીવિમૂલ્યોિી કમી માટેજવાબદાર કોણ?
● કલા - એક રામબાણ ઔષધધ
Elocution :
Though we didn't secure a position in this year's Youth Festival, the journey itself was an unforgettable experience filled with growth and resilience. I had the privilege of witnessing the unwavering dedication and effort put forth by each member of our department.
Through this festival, we learned what it means to unite as a team, to uplift one another, and to handle every responsibility with purpose. We managed everything ourselves—organizing the Kalyatra, coordinating backstage, and ensuring each event ran smoothly. The encouragement and camaraderie within the team were truly inspiring.
We made the most of every moment during the three days, especially enjoying the honor of hosting the literature events. The university’s support with food, transportation, and accommodation went a long way, while the tireless efforts of the volunteer team exemplified selflessness in action.
We leave the Youth Festival not with awards but with invaluable lessons, and we'll carry these forward, determined to keep growing and supporting each other.
Thank you
