Cultural festival (India) explained
In India, a cultural festival, cultfest, culfest or college fest is an annual cultural event at a college or university organised by the student community, involving participants from other colleges as well.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Professional performing artists are also typically invited, and a number of competitions are held for students. Fests are usually funded through sponsors, although some colleges have begun exploring the idea of crowdfunding.[6]
General format
Most college culfests last between two and five days. The events in a culfest can be broadly classified into four sections:
- Literary eventsLiterary events usually include quizzes, word games, creative writing and some form of public speaking or debate.
Cultural eventsThese include such competitions as music, dance, fine arts and drama.
Professional eventsOne or more professionally staged entertainment programs may be scheduled.
Gaming eventsVideo games and board games may be played.
See also
Notes and References
- http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/newdelhi/DU-s-three-day-cultural-festival-starts-today/Article1-1015366.aspx 'DU's three-day cultural festival starts today'
- https://web.archive.org/web/20131114014417/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-22/others/37222428_1_tadap-tadap-ke-college-fest-tu-aashiqui-hai 'KK performs at a college fest in Lucknow'
- https://web.archive.org/web/20120710194814/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2005/10/05/stories/2005100501190300.htm 'With all the right vibes'
- http://www.coolage.in/2012/04/30/nit-warangal-cult-fest 'NIT-Warangal Cult Fest'
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140112164436/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-23/others/37256609_1_college-fest-gala-time-students 'Students of engineering college had gala time at college fest'
- News: Now, crowdfunding for college fests?. The Times of India. February 2, 2014.
