It's The Time To Celebrate

As the academic session drew to a close, it was the time to gyrate to the pulsating tunes of Bangla music bands, 'Lakkhichhada' and 'Bhoomi', at the Calcutta University Students' Union Central Standing Committee's annual prize distribution and cultural extravaganza, 'Campus 2005', held at the Centenary Hall, University of Calcutta (CU) Asutosh Siksha Prangan, College Street, on May 26, 27.

On day one, chief guest, Mr. P.K. Banerjee, ignited the latent passion for festivity in every young heart, to go with the inspirational speeches made by CU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic), Dr. Suranjan Das and CU Registrar, Dr. Ujjal Kumar Basu.

Following the inaugural Rabindra Sangeet presentation by Ms. Krishnakali Dasgupta, the prize distribution for the annual sports and cultural competitions threw the winners as also their supporters to frenzy. Sanity was restored to the proceedings by the second Rabindra Sangeet presentation of the day,- this time by Ms. Debarati Some. CU's own Bangla band, 'Neel' then set the stage on fire, providing the right lead up to the rocking performance by 'Lakkhichhada'.Day two was kickstarted in a hilarious mood by the Natasena's performance of the slapstick comedy, 'Gorur Gadir Headlight'. Following suit were the foot-tapping 'Baul' songs and the students' song-n'-dance performances, thoroughly appreciated by the packed crowd, consisting of students from all the CU campuses. Bangla band, 'Prohor' performing for the second time at the venue within a month, provided unprecedented momentum to the mass dance hitting the gallery. As 'Bhoomi' hit the stage, the noise was deafening, with the dance fever picking up with every song. The invigorating appeal of the performances, together with enthusiastic response of the students, etched the memories of the evenings once and for all among one and all present.