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Students having fun at the Colour Festival.

Colour everywhere!

Excited students at the Colour Festival.

Students registering for the Colour Festival.

A group photo of the colourful event.

It was a day of colour, music, dance and food at the Colour Festival 2018 organised by ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø¡¯s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The festival was inspired by Holi, a traditional Hindu festival marking the beginning of spring. It is a celebration of fertility and love as well as the triumph of good versus evil where participants throw colourful powders on each other. 

The festival was held with the aim of raising funds to support World Pharmacist Day and to break the ice between students and lecturers. It was also to provide a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for the students and lecturers away from their hectic routines.

The colours used were eco-friendly (natural and easily washable) and there were traditional snacks including items such as samosas and gulab jamun as well as song dedications and dances.

The organising committee consisted of six staff members and 18 students guided by ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø¡¯s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Deputy Dean, Assistant Professor Dr Mogana Sundari Rajagopal.

A total of 203 participants were registered for this event which was also supported by Students Affairs and Alumni. The allocated ELE points for the participants were 14.

The majority of participants appreciated the efforts of the committee and supported this event. Overall, the event was a success and it is hoped that there will be a better response next year.