Amritsar : The premises of Spring Dale Senior School here came alive with traditional art forms, songs of love & spirituality and beats of dhol pulsating across the campus during the celebrations of 17th Annual " Maa Boli Mela "in the school.
Having begun in 2008, this annual feature is organized by PUNARJYOT – an offshoot of Spring Dale Educational Society to promote the enriching Punjabi traditions among the youth.
Sharing the information, Sahiljit Singh Sandhu,Chairman,Spring Dale Educational Society said that this year the cultural carnival was dedicated to the legendary author Dr. Dalip Kaur Tiwana and the event witnessed an active participation of the participants from around ---- schools of the region. Spirited competitions in
Calligraphy (Sulekh Rachna) ,Poem writing (Kaav Srijana), Poetry recitation (Kavita Ucharan), Quiz (Prashan Manch) and Multimedia presentation etc. were organized , for the budding artists, during the event.
Khalsa College International Public School, Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar and Sri Guru Harkrishan Sr. Sec. Public School, G.T. Road, Amritsar secured the first position in 'Folk Singing', while M.K.D. A.V. Public School Neshta, Attari achieved first position in 'Quiz' and 'Poetry Recitation', Excelsum High School Amritsar achieved first position in 'Multimedia Presentation', Guru Nanak Dev Global Academy, Chanke, Adda Nath Di Khoohi, Amritsar and Khalsa College International Public School Ranjit Avenue Amritsar achieved first position in 'Poetry Writing Competition', Guru Nanak Dev Global Academy, Chanke, Adda Nath Di Khoohi, Amritsar achieved first position in Calligraphy/Handwriting Composition.
Dr. Kirat Sandhu Cheema, Director, Punarjyot, said that besides being a platform to celebrate the richness of Punjabi language and culture, Maa Boli Mela is also an endeavor to explore the avenues of promotion of Punjabi language. “The school works proactively to promote the love towards the Punjabiat”, added Dr. Kirat Sandhu Cheema.
Principal Mr. Rajiv Kumar Sharma said that Spring Dale Senior School pioneered to take an initiative among the schools of Punjab to blend our present generation with Punjabi culture and heritage and thus revive and regenerate the glory of undivided Punjab.