- Event Date:
26-Oct-2024
- Updated On:
06-Nov-2024
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The Columban Fest (Inter)
26th October 2024
The Columban Fest 2024, held at St. Columba’s School with the theme “Traversing Trendz,” marked over two decades of creativity, competition, and camaraderie. This year’s event stood out for its scale and energy, featuring 15 carefully curated competitions that showcased a diverse range of talents across multiple domains. The fest’s reputation as one of Delhi's most prominent school events attracted an impressive turnout of 750 participants from some of the city’s top schools, underscoring its significance and enduring appeal.
The presence of the Chief Guest, Mr. Ramit Chennithala, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Mangalore, added prestige to the occasion. His motivational speech inspired participants to embrace challenges and continue pursuing excellence with passion and commitment.
As the opening ceremony concluded, the participants were escorted to their venue where their events began. Ehsaas showcased impactful short films on social issues, while Footloose brought high-energy dance performances that blended traditional and modern styles. Cadence featured captivating singing performances, and Open Mic brought humor to the stage with witty stand-up acts. The culinary creativity of participants shone in Cuisinalia, while Chrominance Highlighted breathtaking nature photography. Artists demonstrated their trend-inspired talent in Trishna Art, and Columban Feud tested quick thinking in a game-show format. Strategic skills were put to the test in Conflux, a mock stocks competition, while gamers showcased their prowess in Glitch featuring FIFA. Coders tackled innovative challenges in Code Rush, and Effervescence explored trending scientific concepts. Social themes were brought to life through street plays in the Trishna Act, and Concordium engaged participants in simulated press conferences on real-world issues.
As the competitions culminated, all participants came together for the closing and award distribution ceremony. The coveted Best School award went to Indraprastha World School, which demonstrated exceptional talent and consistent success across multiple events, embodying the true spirit of the fest’s theme, “Traversing Trendz.” Their victory was a testament to the high level of competition and the collaborative spirit that Columban Fest promotes.
Columban Fest 2024 reaffirmed St. Columba’s School’s dedication to holistic development and the nurturing of well-rounded individuals. The event seamlessly blended competition, collaboration, and creativity, setting a high standard for future editions. As the echoes of this year’s success resonate, anticipation for the next Columban Fest is already building, promising even greater participation, innovation, and excitement.