Stage set for Valhalla at XlRI, Shilpa Rao to perform at annual cultural fest

Valhalla, the annual sports and cultural festival of XlRI, will kick-start on July 24. The three-day extravaganza will witness a melange of events ranging from dance, drama and debate to sporting spectacles of gladiatorial proportions.Valhalla 2015 will witness a dash of Bollywood with celebrity singer Shilpa Rao performing on July 25. Prince Dance Group, the ensemble dance troupe from Odisha, are also scheduled to perform on July 24. 

The festival draws students from renowned management schools across the country, witnessing footfall of over 3000 in its previous rendition. Valhalla will feature events across the spectrum of sports, cultural and outdoor events. The prominent sporting events include basketball, football, table tennis, volley ball, badminton, throw ball and chess. On the cultural front we have lined up a spate of exciting events including the stage play, fashion show, solo dance, group dance, quiz, debate, street play and solo singing. 

“Started in 2011, VAlHAllA has become one of the most sought after b-school festivals in the country, witnessing footfall of over 3000 in its previous rendition. We hope that the fourth edition of Valhalla 2015 will unravel itself in all its glory yet again” commented Sahil Kotadia, convener - Valhalla 2015.

Valhalla, the annual Sports and Cultural fest organized by the students of XlRI Jamshedpur saw its conception in 2011. Valhalla means the Hall of Heroes in the Norse mythology and aims to provide a wide array of events for students to take part in; ranging from several Individual and team sports, cultural events ranging from Dance and singing; Xl BedRock, a full fledged battle of the bands and a unique opportunity to take in an adventure sports experience, in addition to numerous celebrity and local performances.