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UBUNTU , A collaborative effort which was true to the spirit of UBUNTU…. I am what I am, because of who we all are…..
The participation, sheer level of performances and the enduring understanding of UBUNTU 2014 have been truly superlative!
We take this opportunity to thank the teams and leaders of Groups 1, 2 and 3 who took UBUNTU in their stride and have only raised the bar, in the process!
A maiden venture of Senior School to bring together the forces of Groups 1, 2 and 3 have resulted in the creation of an ambience which Senior School will remember for years to come. It was truly a celebration of diversity with an intensity which brought goose-bumps during power-packed performances on raging issues of gender and violence. UBUNTU took us to a higher level of intellect in stimulating discussions with experts on ‘What’s in it for me?’ to “ What can I do for the nation?” or showcased the best of talent through the powerful medium of Films which only mirror our realities. It gave us an opportunity to dress to the hilt in costumes which are not ours, hence, we were risk takers who dared to ‘go beyond the obvious’ and were ready to step into someone else’s shoes. We put our best foot forward to raise funds for a noble cause, which has humbled us furthermore. We got more curious and asked for more with each passing round of UMOJA, the Inter House Quiz which was a roaring success. The Language and Pop Psychology stalls were extensions of our souls and hearts as we proudly presented our work to the younger kids. The creative juices flowed while the banners, certificates and various sessions were being designed.
One of the biggest highlights of the fest was UTSAV. UTSAV brought out the true flavour of UBUNTU. It was a great platform for Departments to come together and showcase their talents to the entire Senior School. It would be an understatement to say that it was a resounding success as some of the performances were so riveting that it left behind indelible impressions in the hearts and minds of the audience. The Department of Modern Foreign Languages came up with a plethora of events that not just included poetry recitation but also some rib tickling skits – ones that left all and sundry in splits. The Department of Literature and Performance came up with a thought provoking play that touched upon one of the most heart wrenching issues of the people in Kashmir and their everyday battle to survive. Group 2 Languages and Humanities decided to pay their obeisance to the spirit of women. This included a dance drama on Draupadi and her humiliation in the hands of the Kauravas. Pathwaysians decided to give it a modern perspective where Draupadi isn’t a silent victim but stands up to the injustice and invokes Goddess Durga who decides to question the existing norms of the society and encourages women to stand up for their own rights as this is THEIR battle. The performance was highly appreciated.
The act was followed by a beautifully choreographed dance which was again a dedication to the girl child. The performance brought smiles to the otherwise sweaty faces that started swaying to the beats of the music. The performance was way too beautiful to be forgotten.
The last event for the day was a tribute to the young girl who was violated in a heinous crime two years ago on the streets of Delhi. The act was titled, “Nirbhaya’. Students came up with a performance that left everyone stunned in the audience. It was a befitting tribute to her departed soul. The play was followed by a grade 11 student crooning the cult song ‘I will survive’. It was the most apt ending for UTSAV as it reverberated a strong message that no matter how hard your circumstances might be and how miserable your past has been, you’ve got to pick the pieces and start again.
KUDOS! TO THE CHILDREN AND FACULTY OF PATHWAYS ARAVALI for a stellar show of talent and commitment to larger causes which only make our journey, meaningful and flavourful. We hope that we have set a precedent, which will be tough to replicate in the years to come.
We take this opportunity to thank the teams and leaders of Groups 1, 2 and 3 who took UBUNTU in their stride and have only raised the bar, in the process!
A maiden venture of Senior School to bring together the forces of Groups 1, 2 and 3 have resulted in the creation of an ambience which Senior School will remember for years to come. It was truly a celebration of diversity with an intensity which brought goose-bumps during power-packed performances on raging issues of gender and violence. UBUNTU took us to a higher level of intellect in stimulating discussions with experts on ‘What’s in it for me?’ to “ What can I do for the nation?” or showcased the best of talent through the powerful medium of Films which only mirror our realities. It gave us an opportunity to dress to the hilt in costumes which are not ours, hence, we were risk takers who dared to ‘go beyond the obvious’ and were ready to step into someone else’s shoes. We put our best foot forward to raise funds for a noble cause, which has humbled us furthermore. We got more curious and asked for more with each passing round of UMOJA, the Inter House Quiz which was a roaring success. The Language and Pop Psychology stalls were extensions of our souls and hearts as we proudly presented our work to the younger kids. The creative juices flowed while the banners, certificates and various sessions were being designed.
One of the biggest highlights of the fest was UTSAV. UTSAV brought out the true flavour of UBUNTU. It was a great platform for Departments to come together and showcase their talents to the entire Senior School. It would be an understatement to say that it was a resounding success as some of the performances were so riveting that it left behind indelible impressions in the hearts and minds of the audience. The Department of Modern Foreign Languages came up with a plethora of events that not just included poetry recitation but also some rib tickling skits – ones that left all and sundry in splits. The Department of Literature and Performance came up with a thought provoking play that touched upon one of the most heart wrenching issues of the people in Kashmir and their everyday battle to survive. Group 2 Languages and Humanities decided to pay their obeisance to the spirit of women. This included a dance drama on Draupadi and her humiliation in the hands of the Kauravas. Pathwaysians decided to give it a modern perspective where Draupadi isn’t a silent victim but stands up to the injustice and invokes Goddess Durga who decides to question the existing norms of the society and encourages women to stand up for their own rights as this is THEIR battle. The performance was highly appreciated.
The act was followed by a beautifully choreographed dance which was again a dedication to the girl child. The performance brought smiles to the otherwise sweaty faces that started swaying to the beats of the music. The performance was way too beautiful to be forgotten.
The last event for the day was a tribute to the young girl who was violated in a heinous crime two years ago on the streets of Delhi. The act was titled, “Nirbhaya’. Students came up with a performance that left everyone stunned in the audience. It was a befitting tribute to her departed soul. The play was followed by a grade 11 student crooning the cult song ‘I will survive’. It was the most apt ending for UTSAV as it reverberated a strong message that no matter how hard your circumstances might be and how miserable your past has been, you’ve got to pick the pieces and start again.
KUDOS! TO THE CHILDREN AND FACULTY OF PATHWAYS ARAVALI for a stellar show of talent and commitment to larger causes which only make our journey, meaningful and flavourful. We hope that we have set a precedent, which will be tough to replicate in the years to come.
