A REPORT ON “Traditional Day – HARIVILLU” on 10-01-2020 (Friday)

SV Engineering College celebrated the Traditional Day to promote “Unity in diversity “which is

based on the concept where the individual or social differences in physical attributes, skin colour,

castes, creed, cultural and religious practices, etc. are not looked upon as a conflict. Rather, these

differences are looked upon as varieties that enrich the society and the nation as a whole.

Traditional Day was held on the 10th

of January 2020 at the college. It was an eventful day. It was

observed as a celebration of India’s diverse culture. It’s a day designated for people to come in

traditional attire from their home state, or specific culture of their choice.

The event Harivillu-2020 was inaugurated by the Chairman Mr. & Mrs. A.Gangi Reddy,

Principal Dr.T.Kalpalatha Reddy & Vice–Principal Dr.Ramasubba Reddy. The Chairman addressed

the gathering and explained the richness of Indian culture and traditions. Principal, Dr.T.Kalpalatha

Reddy gave a speech about the importance of traditional day and the reason to celebrate the

traditional day and Vice Principal Dr.Rama Subba Reddy gave motivational speech about the

significance of traditional day. The Convener of this Traditional Day event Dr.K.Suneetha Reddy

(HOD – S&H Department) gave a inspirational speech about the traditional day saying that - Indians

cherish traditions. It is a wisdom that is passed from generation to generation. Due to respect for the

traditions for many centuries, India managed to keep its unity, originality and identity.

Interested staff and students gave speeches on the importance of traditional day, importance of

Indian culture and traditions, etc. Different fun events like hopping, achangayalu, popcorn relay,

sixth sense, slow scooty race were conducted. Many students were participated in Rangoli which the

most important element of spiritual significance and colourful element. Rangoli is considered

auspicious during special occasions and religious ceremonies. It is said that with the vibrant colorful,

design and form, our life also will become vibrant and colourful. The other traditional events like

traditional toy making, handicrafts, salad making, pongal making, nail art, Mehandi, sonic sanity,

traditional dances, fashion parade and musical chairs were conducted for the students and staff.

The celebrations were followed by cultural programmes and students had a blast showing their

talents on the stage which included traditional fashion parade, dances and sonic sanity. Students were

completely in their high traditional competitive spirit. Their inner creativity and potentialities were

driven through these traditional competitions.

A unique traditional fashion show was conducted where handsome boys beauties from different

branches and years of UG & PG showcased their talent on ramp only in traditional Indian attires.

Mrs.Gangi Reddy and Principal Dr.T.Kalpalatha Reddy says that the glimpses of traditional

Indian attires are rare these days and youngsters prefer comfort and they imitate western outfits

however Indian attires make Indian boys and girls dignified.

The Convener said that on this traditional day - Harivillu students explored with their colourful and

unusual traditional dress with their glamorous contemporary styles that graces the occasion.

It was a great success and it definitely strengthened the bonds among the students and created respect

for ethnic and racial diversity in India. The programme was concluded with vote of thanks and

National Anthem of India.