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| The tiny tots in traditional attire during Teej Celebrations at Green Land Convent School in Dugri |
Ludhiana, August 01, 2017 (Manisha Sharma): Green Land Convent School, Dugri celebrated Teej in Kindergarten Section. The whole Kindergarten block was decorated to present an authentic Punjabi Cultural look. The tiny tots from junior classes were dressed in traditional attire complete with ornaments and accessories to celebrate the occasion.
The function included dance performances and energetic giddha and bhangra. Solo Dance competition was organized and the enthusiastic participants were cheered and applauded by all. The theme of the competition was traditional Punjabi dances. Saawan King and Saawan Queen were selected and honoured, Tags were given to the Best Gabru, Best Mutiyaar, Best Dressed Boy/Girl, etc. Little champs performed very well on traditional dances. The kids were also introduced to ‘Phulkari’.
The President, Chain of Green Land Schools, Shabad Rudhra presided over the function and said that this festival is a glimpse of our rich cultural heritage, which seems to be taking a back seat these days. But by celebrating such festivals, students get to imbibe the cultural and traditional values of Punjab. The function concluded with delightful feast of Malpuas, Kheer and the kids enjoy the cuisine of Punjab.
The school Principal, Vimmi Thakur congratulated everybody on the occasion. She also conveyed a message that the motto of organizing cultural activities was to help the students to relate and bond them with their culture and tradition.
