G D GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL VASANT KUNJ.
THE CULTURAL AND LITERARY EXTRAVAGANZA ...
Setting new benchmarks in talent!
Let the festivities begin…
The much awaited 12th edition of the Inter School, Cultural extravaganza, the
Goenkan Grandeur 2022, in a glistening new avatar began on 24th August as a
three day event.
The Art, French and English Literary events were held simultaneously today. In a
beautiful opening ceremony , The Principal , Ms Meenakshi Bhakuni declared the
competition open. Welcoming the participants in the offline mode after a gap of 2
years was a reason for celebration itself.
Principal Ma'am felicitated the eager and excited students who were ready to
explore their talents on this amazing platform. She appreciated the opportunity
where new friendships were to be formed and edgy but dynamic face offs were to
take place.
The pious beginning to the morning with a melodious rendition of Ganesh
Vandana, set the tone for a wonderful day.
Eminent luminaries from the Art and French and English Literary world were the
special guests and judges for the day.
An overwhelming response from prestigious schools across the country brought
the best talent to the fore on Day One of the Goenkan Grandeur 2022.
24th - 26th August 2022
DAY TWO !
ENERGETIC PASSION AND POWERFUL MESSAGES IN WESTERN DANCE …
FOLK FUSION CREATIVITY IN ART….
The Second Day of the Goenkan Grandeur 2022, the Inter School Cultural
extravaganza in its 12th edition, had an unprecedented response with as many as
25 teams participating. The popular and much awaited Western Dance event had
solo and team performances. The school Principal, Ms Meenakshi Bhakuni
motivated all to trust their instincts and to follow their passion. An eminent panel
of judges from the World of dance and choreography , appreciated the variety of
genres exhibited and the high standard of preparation from the enthusiastic
dancers. The high energy, pulsating, melodious, foot tapping and rocking medley
selections with amazing costumes, props and accessories set the stage on fire !
The passion for dance was the common element and each contestant seemed to
steal the show. It was a closely contested event and a dynamic and meaningful
experience for all.
The Art event had Folk Fusion as its theme and the school art room was
transformed into an eclectic art gallery with a wonderful collection of artist
ingenuity and creativity on display. The luminaries and mentors from the Indian
Art world were the expert judges for the day. They encouraged and appreciated
the raw and honest talent of the student artists and celebrated their journey into
the surreal world of art and painting.
Collaboration, coordination, agility and grace reigned supreme on Day two of
Goenkan Grandeur 2022. Every participant carried a special memory from today's
hyper-competitive and creatively satisfying day.
DAY THREE-
WESTERN MUSIC FESTIVAL EXTRAORDINAIRE!
The Three day Cultural extravaganza, GOENKAN GRANDEUR 2022 in its 12th
edition, culminated with its most popular event the Western Music Competition.
If Music be the food of love....play on !! Today was a feast that left the audience
enthralled, exhausted and overwhelmed by the sheer joy of experiencing the best
of musical talent in the city.
Soulful ballads, metal and rock at its spine-tingling best, pop, jazz, rhythm and
blues....an amazing range of vocalists and musicians impressed all with their
powerful performances.
The students were competing in two categories: the duet, live singing to a track
and the Band , a true Coke Studio event with live singing, drums, guitars and
keyboards.
The expert panelists were renowned musicians who appreciated the variety of
skill, technique, showmanship , passion and enthusiasm of the students.
Each school displayed raw energy, gutsy creativity, emotional renditions and most
importantly the pure love for Music.
It was a closely contested event with almost 30 schools participating. The home
team brought the house down with sheer talent, stage presence, dynamic and dramatic singing and brilliant skills on the
drums, keyboard and the guitar.
The Principal, Ms Meenakshi Bhakuni announced the winners of the day and
felicitated the entire Music community.
The 3 day festival was a sterling platform for a kaleidoscopic range of talent. The
Goenkan Grandeur awaits its next edition where these bonds of friendship and
face offs will be renewed.