Gillco students bring Punjab's Virsa and Ramayana to life at their annual show
India, Nov. 8 -- Gillco International School celebrated its annual show with two thematic presentations, 'Virsa: Rang, Rooh te Riwayat' and 'Ramayana: The Eternal Saga', highlighting Punjab's cultural heritage and India's spiritual and moral values through theatre, dance and music.
The celebrations opened on November 4 with 'Virsa: Rang, Rooh te Riwayat', a theatrical presentation celebrating Punjab's folk traditions. Following the ceremonial lamp lighting, chairperson Ranjit Singh Gill welcomed the gathering and highlighted the importance of preserving cultural roots. Special guest Baljit Balli, veteran media personality and Editor-in-Chief of Babushahi, attended the event. The production featured Maloyi Giddha and gatka, alongside performances of giddha, bhangra, jindwa, luddi and jhoomar, showcasing the region's folk traditions and cultural identity.
On November 5, the school presented 'Ramayana: The Eternal Saga', bringing episodes from the Indian epic to the stage. Chief guest Deepa Singh, advocate at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, attended alongside the chairperson. Through theatrical enactments, dance sequences, music, elaborate costumes and stage settings, students depicted significant episodes from the Ramayana, highlighting the values of truth, integrity, compassion, loyalty and respect, and the triumph of good over evil.
Addressing the gathering, the chairperson commended the students' performances and encouraged them to preserve India's cultural heritage and imbibe the ideals of the Ramayana.
Principal Kritika Kaushal thanked the management, dignitaries, parents, teachers and students for their contributions. She highlighted the role of such platforms in developing creativity, confidence, collaboration and character.
She said 'Virsa' encouraged students to value their roots, language and identity, while 'Ramayana: The Eternal Saga' offered lessons for everyday life.
The two-day celebration concluded with a grand finale featuring the entire ensemble, drawing an enthusiastic response from the audience. The presentations reflected the school's commitment to nurturing academically accomplished, culturally rooted and value-driven individuals. HTC...
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