SIBM-B conducted UTOPIA - International Students Fest 2013!

Bengaluru, Karnataka, Sept. 14, 2013 – SIBM Bengaluru hosted Utopia, an International Students Festival.

UTOPIA is a land often dreamt of, a place often aspired for.... Throughout history, the quest for a perfect world has fascinated mankind. The answer lies in the doctrine of love. Love for one and all. When we come together to forget what divides us but to celebrate what unites you and me, what makes us one, we take a step closer to the manifestation of Utopia. It is for this endeavor that SIBM organized ‘UTOPIA’- a step in the journey towards universal love and harmony.

It aimed to understand cross-cultural sensitivities of International Students in Bangalore. This year around 400 international students got a taste of different cultures.

One of the international students, Nishad Madhurang from Sri Lanka quoted, “The event is a nice exposure and I made friends with students from Sudan and got to learn about their culture.”

The Theme of UTOPIA was “Viva la Vida” which means “Celebrating Life!”

Viva La Vida lifted the participants as well as the audience to a plateau of unknown pleasures – letting go off the restrictions to embrace ultimate happiness. Prasanna Subba one of the organizers said,” The carnival witnessed the true synergy of vivacious talent, seizing every opportunity brings in through an array of events. With the above ideology, the college celebrates International Students Day on 14th September, 2013.” The fest attracted a lot of participation and was an amalgamation of various events like:

Beats N Feet, a Dance Competition

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Dance Competition judged by Mr. Krishna, has worked with “ON 8 DANCE COMPANY” and is an expert in hip-hop style of dancing. He has also been part of “Elan Dance Arts” – Contemporary dance about women empowerment. He has acted in two short films and one Tamil movie. The winner of Beats N Feet was a team of T. John College.

Panache - The Fashion Statement:

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Mr. Javed Khan, whose label ex.pression.ist has been a great success in Lakme Fashion week for the past three years, judged this event. Mr. Javed Khan is currently working with ‘Louis Phillippe’. The winners of Panache were the team from Garden City College, which proved to the audience as an epitome of high street fashion design.

Football and Basketball for sports enthusiastic.

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Other major attractions were:

Food Festival (Around the world in 80 plates)

Treasure Hunt

Tug Of War

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The participating colleges were:

Christ college

Baldwin Methodist college

Garden city college

Jain college

Sambharam college

SFS

St. Joseph’s college

T. John college

Bishop Cotton College and many more.

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[Swaswati Borpuzari]

SIBM-B, the esteemed business school of Symbiosis International University, successfully organized the UTOPIA - International Students Fest 2013, a vibrant celebration of global diversity and cultural exchange. The event, held on the sprawling campus of Symbiosis, brought together students from various corners of the world, fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie and mutual respect. The fest featured a myriad of activities, including cultural performances, traditional food stalls, and interactive workshops, providing a platform for international students to showcase their unique heritage and talents. The highlight of the fest was the grand cultural show, where participants donned traditional attire and performed dances, songs, and skits that reflected the rich tapestry of their home countries. Additionally, the fest included a series of panel discussions and seminars on global business practices, offering valuable insights and networking opportunities for aspiring business leaders. UTOPIA 2013 not only enriched the cultural landscape of SIBM-B but also reinforced the institution’s commitment to promoting international understanding and cooperation among its diverse student body.

 

[Dhruv Bindhani]

On September 14, 2013, SIBM Bengaluru hosted Utopia, an International Students Festival, in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The Concept of Utopia:

The festival was envisioned as a step towards "universal love and harmony," aiming to celebrate what unites people rather than what divides them. It specifically sought to foster understanding of cross-cultural sensitivities among international students in Bangalore. Approximately 400 international students participated, experiencing various cultures. Nishad Madhurang from Sri Lanka, an international student, remarked that the event provided "nice exposure" and allowed him to make friends and learn about cultures from different countries like Sudan.

Theme:

The theme for Utopia 2013 was "Viva la Vida," meaning "Celebrating Life!" The organizers aimed for the event to uplift participants and the audience to a state of "ultimate happiness," embracing freedom from restrictions. Prasanna Subba, one of the organizers, noted that the carnival demonstrated "the true synergy of vivacious talent, seizing every opportunity." SIBM Bengaluru celebrated International Students Day on this date, aligning with the festival's ideology.

Event Highlights:

The festival featured a diverse range of events, attracting significant participation:

• Beats N Feet (Dance Competition):
  
  • Judge: Mr. Krishna, who worked with "ON 8 DANCE COMPANY" and was an expert in hip-hop. He had also been part of "Elan Dance Arts" (a contemporary dance project on women empowerment) and acted in two short films and one Tamil movie.
  • Winner: Team from T. John College.
• Panache - The Fashion Statement:
  
  • Judge: Mr. Javed Khan, whose label "ex.pression.ist" had been successful at Lakme Fashion Week for three consecutive years. At the time, Mr. Khan was working with 'Louis Phillippe'.
  • Winner: Team from Garden City College, which showcased "epitome of high street fashion design."
• Sports: Football and Basketball were organized for sports enthusiasts.
• Other Major Attractions:
  
  • Food Festival ("Around the world in 80 plates")
  • Treasure Hunt
  • Tug Of War

Participating Colleges:

A wide array of colleges from Bengaluru participated, including:

• Christ College
• Baldwin Methodist College
• Garden City College
• Jain College
• Sambharam College
• SFS
• St. Joseph’s College
• T. John College
• Bishop Cotton College
• And many more.