Shah Satnam Ji Boys’ College Wins First Prize in Cultural Procession at CDLU Youth Festival

Sirsa, October 25: The cultural procession organised as part of the 13th Triveni Yuva Mahotsav at Chaudhary Devi Lal University (CDLU), Sirsa, celebrated Haryana’s rich cultural heritage, sporting traditions and agricultural identity, with Shah Satnam Ji Boys’ College, Sirsa, securing the first position for its presentation titled ‘Mhara Haryana’, based on the themes of culture and sports.

M.M. College, Fatehabad, bagged the second position with its presentation highlighting Haryana’s cultural heritage and agricultural traditions, while the CDLU team secured the third position through a vibrant portrayal of the cultural confluence of Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan, incorporating the participation of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).

The procession formed a significant part of the opening day of the four-day youth festival, being organised by the Directorate of Youth Welfare, CDLU, from October 25 to 28 under the theme ‘Yuva Umang, Sanskriti Ke Sang’.

The winning presentation, ‘Mhara Haryana’, stood out for its focus on the state’s cultural identity and sporting spirit, bringing together two defining aspects of Haryana’s social landscape. The presentation by M.M. College, Fatehabad, underscored the close relationship between Haryana’s agricultural roots and its cultural traditions.

The CDLU team’s presentation offered a broader regional perspective by bringing together the cultural elements of Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan. The inclusion of NCC participants added another dimension to the display, reflecting discipline and collective participation alongside the diversity of regional traditions.

The results highlighted the different ways in which student teams interpreted and presented cultural identity through the procession, transforming the university’s youth festival into a platform for showcasing regional heritage, community traditions and youthful creativity.