Bhav Gunjan Youth Festival 2025

 33rd Inter-College Youth Festival | MK Bhavnagar University

Assigned by Prof. Dilip Barad Sir,

The Bhav Gunjan Youth Festival 2025 turned our university campus into a buzzing hub of colours, music, performances, and creativity from 8th to 11th October 2025. Even though I did not participate in any event, being an audience member allowed me to see the festival with open eyes—like a learner wandering through a living museum of cultural expressions.

Day 1 – Kala Yatra: When the City Became the Stage

The festival opened with the grand Kala Yatra, a moving exhibition of social awareness and cultural pride. Various colleges walked through the city with tableaux presenting themes that felt both urgent and meaningful.

Major Themes I Observed

Women’s safety and increase in rape cases

Gujarat’s folk culture and regional identity

Problems in the education system

Social media addiction

“Operation Sindhoor” – the most impactful performance, which also won.

Day 2 – Opening Ceremony & Musical Excellence

The festival officially began with the Opening Ceremony, followed by a day full of musical and cultural performances.

Folk Singing (Surgunjan)

Groups sang traditional Gujarati songs that filled the hall with warmth and nostalgia. The performances by the Department of English stood out—they sang with confidence and harmony, and the audience enjoyed every moment.

Rasagunjan

Classical singing and devotional music created a peaceful atmosphere. It reminded me of the power of music to soothe, uplift, and connect.The atmosphere became serene and devotional, highlighting the rasa element of Śringāra, Bhakti, and Karuna.

Tribal Dance

Energetic, rhythmic, colourful—their movements carried the history and traditions of India’s indigenous communities.

Even as an audience member, I felt included in the celebration of diversity.

Day 3 – Drama, Mime, Choreography & Creative Explosion

Day 3 was the most memorable for me because it was packed with dramatic events, mime shows, instrumental music, classical dance, and creative choreography. I realised how theory, literature, and art can blend into one powerful performance.

1. One-Act Plays: Stories that Mirror Society

a) “GenZ Panchayat” – Blending Tradition and Modernity

The play humorously brought together:

Village panchayat culture

Gen Z habits

Tech references like GPT

National identity symbols

Dryden’s concept of a Play fits perfectly here—they presented a lively picture of human nature.

Ben Jonson’s Comedy of Humours was visible in Gen Z characters obsessed with trends, confidence, and over-digitalization.

The performance felt like a Bollywoodish social message drama, colourful and high-energy.

b) The Comic Generational Skit

This performance involved:

A grandfather returning from heaven

A humorous look at modern celebrity culture

Characters like Anant Ambani & Shubman Gill

A symbolic clock highlighting time and change

The skit mixed comedy with underlying seriousness.

It reflected:

Wardle’s Comedy of Menace → comedy hiding anxiety

Esslin’s Absurd Theatre → illogical plot, surreal situations.

It was both funny and thoughtful, making us rethink modern values.

2. Mime Performances

Mime artists expressed deep emotions—environmental issues, human conflicts, and daily life—without a single word. Their body language and expressions proved that art can speak loudly even in silence.

Environmental awareness,Human emotions,Social conflictswith only gestures and expressions.

3. Mimicry: Ramayana Through the Eyes of Time

Nandish Padia’s mimicry act was the highlight.Using visuals, narration, and modern sound design, he retold the Ramayana through Time (Samay).

It was philosophical, artistic, and modern—no surprise he won the 1st prize.

Day 4 – Fine Arts Display & Valedictory Ceremony

On the final day, the entire Fine Arts section was open for public viewing. As someone who loves visual art, this was the perfect closing experience for me.

Clay Modelling

Rural hut & well → Aristotle’s mimesis (real-life imitation)

Woman with cattle → gentle humour & realism, like a modern tragicomedy

Collage Art

Everyday vessels made from coloured paper showed how ordinary objects can become surprisingly beautiful.

Rangoli Designs

Colorful patterns with symmetry showed the aesthetic beauty in tradition.

Poster Making & Cartooning

Smart satire on:

Pollution

Education pressure

Smartphone addiction

Social issues.

Award Ceremony

The atmosphere was full of pride and joy. Students celebrated their achievements and teamwork.

our department's team secured 2nd rank in quize competition. 

My Experience

Even though I didn’t perform in any event, I realised that Youth Festival does not require participation to offer learning. Being an audience member allowed me to:

✅ observe deeply

✅ connect theories with performances

✅ understand artistic expression

✅ feel the collective excitement of the university

From drama to dance, music to fine arts, every corner of the campus was alive with energy.

Conclusion – Youth Festival as a Living Classroom

The Bhav Gunjan Youth Festival 2025 was more than a cultural event—it was a practical lesson in art, aesthetics, literature, and human expression.

                                    A space where creativity flourishes

                                   Where learning moves beyond classrooms

                                   Where art becomes an experience

                                    And where youth find their voice.