Amritsar, October 13, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) inaugurated its three-day GCA Zone Youth Festival on Tuesday, dedicated to the 450th anniversary of Amritsar. Organised by the University’s Youth Welfare Department under Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Karamjeet Singh, the festival brings together students from various colleges for literary, cultural, musical, fine arts, theatrical and traditional heritage competitions.
Inaugurating the festival, Prof. Karamjeet Singh emphasised the role of youth festivals in developing creativity, confidence and cultural awareness. He encouraged students to preserve Punjab’s rich cultural and literary heritage while embracing new ideas. Senate member Gurjot Kaur Hamdard, the guest of honour, also appreciated the university’s efforts to promote student talent and cultural traditions.
Prof. (Dr.) Amandeep Singh, Director of the Youth Welfare Department, said the festival is being held from October 13 to 15 across four campus venues: Dashmesh Auditorium, Golden Jubilee Convention Centre, Sangat Hall and Conference Hall.
The opening day features Gidha, Muhavredar Vartalap, Vaar Singing, Kawishri and Choreography at Dashmesh Auditorium. The Golden Jubilee Convention Centre hosts Poetical Symposium and classical vocal and instrumental competitions. Fine arts events, including painting, collage, rangoli, phulkari, poster making, clay modelling, cartooning and on-the-spot photography, are being held at Sangat Hall, while elocution and Punjabi/Hindi competitions take place at the Conference Hall.
On October 14, theatrical events such as Mime, Skit, Mimicry, Costume Parade and One Act Play will be held at Dashmesh Auditorium. Group Shabad Bhajan, Group Song, Geet/Gazal and Folk Song competitions are scheduled at the Golden Jubilee Convention Centre. Traditional heritage events, including Tokri Making, Chhikku Making, Peerhi Weaving, Pakhi Making and Mehndi, will take place at Sangat Hall, alongside Quiz and Debate competitions at the Conference Hall.
The festival will conclude on October 15 with General Dance and Bhangra at Dashmesh Auditorium, and Western Vocal Solo, Western Group and Western Instrumental Solo competitions at the Golden Jubilee Convention Centre. The Conference Hall will host the Punjabi/Hindi Debate.
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