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In an attempt to connect the youth to the rich traditions of Punjab, the Khalsa College in Amritsar hosted a day-long Baisakhi festival on April 10 to mark the Punjabi New Year.
Students, faculty members and staff wore traditional dresses and danced to bhangra tunes, while other events showcased the heritage and culture of the state.
Stalls depicted the onset of the harvesting season, while Punjabi delicacies, including jalebis and pakodas, were served.
Presentation of the Sikh martial art gatka in a highly choreographed style was also a highlight.
There was also an animals’ show, just like in the villages during festivals, where colourfully attired horses and camels were made to dance to the beats of a dhol.
