Jalandhar October 28 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, organised a grand Karwa Diwali Mela under the joint aegis of the Departments of Design, Fine Arts, and Fashion Makeover. The event provided a vibrant platform for students to showcase their artistic sensibilities, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and marketing skills.
The occasion was graced by Ms. Sugandha, Director of Ganga Orthocare Hospital, Jalandhar, and Dr. Vibha Chitkara, Medical Director of NHS Hospital and Fertility Solutions, as the special guests.
Principal Dr. Neerja Dhingra warmly welcomed Dr. Sucharita Sharma, Director of Apeejay Education, and the distinguished guests. She remarked that it was a matter of great privilege to welcome accomplished personalities who had achieved remarkable success in their respective fields through creativity and dedication. Their presence, she said, would undoubtedly inspire and motivate the students to aim higher.
Dr. Dhingra highlighted that the Diwali Mela serves as an excellent platform for students to exhibit their artistic interests, creativity, marketing skills, and practical talents. She added that the students eagerly look forward to this annual event, which allows them to transform their innovative ideas into tangible products and gain valuable exposure to entrepreneurial practices. She expressed confidence that the presence of such distinguished personalities would further encourage the students.
Dr. Sucharita Sharma appreciated the initiative and observed that the Diwali Mela
Sharing her views on the various stalls set up by the students, Dr. Sucharita Sharma appreciated the initiative and observed that the Diwali Mela was a commendable endeavour, as it reflected the students’ imagination, innovation, and creative potential. She particularly appreciated the stalls presented by the Interior Design students, which featured woodcraft inlay, carving, handmade lamps, clocks, and a variety of home décor products. She noted that these beautifully crafted items could make thoughtful Diwali gifts and encouraged visitors to purchase the students’ creations to support and motivate their efforts.
The mela featured an impressive range of products, including designer furniture, woodcraft items, decorative pieces, photo booths, paintings, frames, nail art, artificial jewellery, cushion covers, block-printed kurtas and dupattas, wax laddu candles, and a variety of food stalls.
Adding to the festive charm, students of the Fashion Makeover Department adorned visitors with beautiful mehndi designs on the auspicious occasion of Karwa Chauth, enhancing the celebratory spirit of the mela. Students and faculty members participated enthusiastically and thoroughly enjoyed the festivities.
Dr. Dhingra appreciated the dedicated efforts of Ms. Rajni Gupta, Ms. Rajni Kumar, Dr. Gagan Gambhir, and Ms. Meenal Sandhu in ensuring the successful organisation of the event. She encouraged them to continue motivating students to engage in creative endeavours and refine their skills, enabling them to establish themselves as successful entrepreneurs in the future.