Indian Extravaganza 2018 : Celebration Of Indian Culture At Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University

Kaliningrad, Russia: It was a evening to remember where AKEC students dressed in traditional Indian costumes gathered at the University concert hall to display the Indian culture in its most extravagant way. The teachers and guests were welcomed with the gesture ” Atithi Devo Bhava” for the celebration.

The program was inaugurated at the hands of Vice Chancellor for International Affairs Dr.Kuksa. Dr.Kuksa thanked Dr.Amit Kamle and the Indian students for arranging such a wonderful program which has become a part of Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University’s tradition now. The Dean of Medical Institute Dr.Korenev also addressed the Indian students for their active participation and export of Indian culture in Kaliningrad. He said,” Indian and Russian people are very open and share their culture with everyone and hence there is cultural bonding between these two great nations.”

On behalf of the students Dr.Amit Kamle said,” I am very obliged and privileged that Indian students have been welcomed at IKBFU with warmth. The idea of supporting the cultural event by the administration is always a step forward in cooperation. I thank the teachers, hostel and University administration for their generous support.”

The program began with the National Anthems of the Russian Federation and Republic of India. The students performed Bharatnatyam, Tandav, foot tapping bollywood fusion dances, Garba, sang bollywood melodies, fashion show where students were in sarees, kurtis, pyjamas, lehengas, maharashtraian pheta.