AFFINITY- AROMA OF
INDIA
(An exquisite
exhibition of Indian States)
It was a moment of great pleasure and pride
on the 1st December, 2012, for D.A.V Public School, East of Loni
Road, Delhi, to exhibit “Affinity – Aroma of India,” which lent an enriching insight
into our motherland India, as a land of diverse culture, traditions, climates
and land forms that knit itself into an exquisite experience of serenity,
peace, tranquillity, harmony and togetherness. In other words, it symbolised a
confluence of so many states like Jammu and Kashmir in the North, Rajasthan in
the West, Madhya Pradesh in the centre, Kerala in the South, Coastal areas, The
Seven Sisters and West Bengal in the East making a complete portrait of India.
The
occasion was graced by the honourable presence of Dr Nisha Peshin, Director Public School, DAV CMC as the chief guest
of the day. The occasion was graced by the
vice chairman of LMC of the school Shri J.N Sekhri Ji and the manager of LMC of
the school Shri Nanak Chand ji. Some of the principals and teachers of various
D.A.V. Schools were also present on the day. The exhibition began at 10:30 am
with the lighting of the lamp of knowledge and wisdom, which was followed by a floral
welcome of all the eminent guests of D.A.V. Public school.
Our visitors first went to the following
states:
1. Jammu and Kashmir- Represented stratification
of Kashmir into urban and rural Kashmir and depicted the ‘Growth Story’ of
Kashmir and its march to peace and development.
2. Rajasthan- Rajasthan presented a
bright, colourful and unique display of art and architecture, monuments, forts
and palaces flora and fauna, wildlife, costume, culture, tradition etc.
3. Coastal
Areas- The coastline of India is both a precious natural resource and an
important economic asset. They showed different heritage of coastal areas like;
terracotta pottery, spices, shell work, jute work, craft work.
4. Madhya Pradesh- It showcased three
UNESCO world heritage sites ( Rock shelters of Bhimbhetka, The Buddhist
monuments at Sanchi and the temples of Khajuraho), some of the National Park
like Bandhavgarh and Kanha. The exhibit also included The Mahakaleshwar Temple
in Ujjain and the forts of Madhya Pradesh.
5. West Bengal- West Bengal placed on
display its eminent personalities who have contributed extensively to the art
and culture of not only the state but to India as the whole and its history.
The festival of Durga Puja and Shanti Niketan were the special features of the
state.
6. Seven Sisters- Being a meeting point of
many communities, faiths and cultures, this region of India focussed on its
famous tea plantations, its flora and fauna including the rhino, the elephant
and numerous species of birds, its tribal arts and Buddhist monasteries.
7. Kerala-
It depicted a place where land meets the sea; development meets sustainability,
culture with purity and horizon. It showed unique integrity of history and
modernity. The focus of the exhibit was
its unique food, art and craft, ayurvedic medicine and bio diversity.
Last but not the
least, memoir from each state, representing the essence of the state was given
to the eminent guests of the day. The exhibition was a grand success which drew
the appreciation and encouragement of all those who visited it.
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