The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar 10th annual socio-cultural fest ‘Alma Fiesta’ with this year’s theme “The 90’s Carnival: A Nostalgic Ride” was inaugurated here on Friday.
Chief guest Higher Education Secretary and poet Bishnupada Sethi spoke about the importance of social connection in today’s digital world.
IIT Bhubaneswar Director Prof RV Rajakumar highlighted the importance of Indian classical music and dance in today’s times, and urged the students to use the fine arts as a medium to enhance their technical creativity.
On the occasion, children’s fest ‘Bachpan Ka Rangmanch’, musical and dancing fest ‘Leela’ and ‘Star Nite’ was held in association with the Swabhiman Foundation and Akshara Foundation.
Besides, the performance by the specially-abled children and performers from the Swabhiman foundation mesmerised everyone with their performances. The performers such as the 'one-footed' Odissi dancer Padma Shri Nityananda Das and the eight-year old kid genius Asit also enthralled the audience.