Blending a social theme and celebration together, the three day annual cultural fest of Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) – Panache - 2019 kicked off unfolding colours of delight on Saturday. The annual event titled ‘Costal Carnival’ began with a bang offering range of events. Giving a platform to the management students to showcase their potential busting their comfort zones, the students’ show has been coined up with some traditional as well as a few unique activities.
Based on the theme that encourages people to conserve aquatic creatures and environment all together, the event on the first day started with Runathon, Face Painting and Scavengers. Adding colours to the contest, Rangoli making competition showcased the ingenuity of the students. The event was followed by the conventional yet much loved ‘Antakshri’ challenge.
From quiz to making some delicious culinary items, the game of brains, million dollar pitch including Itsy-Bitsy food carnival were other major highlights of the inaugural day. Meme-O-Maniac, flash mob marked the wrap up of morning events on the first day. The mega fiesta was formally inaugurated with the events like ‘On the Toes’ – the mega dance fight, ‘Tribal Extravaganza’– a show that depicts the rich essence of Adivasi culture including ‘Battle of the Bands’ - the ultimate musical challenge.
“The entire ambiance has been designed keeping the aquatic backdrop. Also a few events have been aligned in a way that it goes with the theme. Besides, the regular event that draws the huge attention of audiences, some new elements too has been added to give a fresh feel to the entire show,” said a student of the managing committee.
On the second day, affairs like crossroads – a puzzle game, tug of war, Nukkad Natak, debate, poetry slam, T-shirt painting, motor cross madness, sur sangram, faculty games and performance, fashion show and MAXISS will be organised. Like day one and two, the grand finale will be full of actions with the events like FUTSAL, dress making, at the drop of a hat – HRFX event, the couch potato – a TV series quiz, LAN gaming finals/PUBG finals/blind artist.
The show will conclude with the glittering ceremony ‘Walk the Ramp’ and DJ Night mixed with scintillating performances.