Srijan

Srijan
Genre Cultural
Dates March
Location(s) Dhanbad, India
Years active 45
Founded 1977
Attendance 10000 footfalls, 100 colleges
Patron(s) Formally Indian School of Mines Dhanbad
Website
http://www.srijanism.org/

Srijan (Hindi: सृजन meaning Creation) is the annual cultural festival of the Indian School of Mines. It is a three-four day long event held in the month of March every year. It draws a footfall of more than 10,000 students from more than 100 institutes across the country.[1]It is one of the biggest cultural festivals in Eastern India.The intensity of Srijan through out the years has been proliferating at a rapid rate.It has received a lot of international recognition as being the cultural fest for the best college of Earth Sciences in Asia.

History

Srijan through the Ages:

Formerly known as "Saturnalia", the fest started in 1977, and is now held annually. The name Reso-nanze cropped up in the year 2003 which was exclusively a cultural fest. In the year 2004 festival was renamed to Srijan.

Srijan 14

Srijan 2014 is to be held from 28-30 March 2014. The Star Nites will be rocked by the presence of NEERAJ SHRIDHAR, one of the most prestigious singer in bollywood right now,

Srijan 13

Srijan 2013 was held from March 14-16,2013.The response for participation from outside colleges were prolific.The theme of Srijan '13 was Wasseypur.The theme was portrayed aptly with some famous punchlines from the Gangs of Wasseypur series being displayed throughout the campus.The Star Nites included some of the best known in the entertainment domain including DJ Shireen on the first night,it was followed by the band "Joshish" the next day,which performed in IIT Bombay during Mood_Indigo_(festival).The third day was the best amongst the three days,which saw one of the best singers in bollywood history namely KK_(singer) sway the ISM crowd.

Srijan 12

Srijan 2012 was held during March 1-3, 2012 as a Cultural festival. Wildlife and Environment theme was portrayed across the campus and festival with fusion bands performing. Concert by Anushka Manchanda in "Star Nites" with students attending from Delhi, Allahabad, Lucknow, Kanpur & Kolkata. Performances by Faridkot and a talk by Chetan Bhagat organised by management department of ISM Dhanbad were also held.


Srijan 11

Srijan 2011 was held during March 3 - 5, 2011 as a techno-management Cultural festival. "Incredible India" theme was portrayed and festival with fusion bands performing. Concerts by Javed Ali and Hard Kaur in "Star Nites". Performances by Motherjane and a talk by Chetan Bhagat organised by management department of ISM Dhanbad were also held.

Srijan 10

Srijan 2010 was held during 25 - 27 February 2010 as a techno-management Cultural festival. Srijan "Colours of Innovation" saw performances by Isha Sharvani and Daksha Sheth Dance Company. Simon Webbe (Lead vocalist BLUE), Jal (band), Juggy D and DJ Harshit (Winner of MTV’s ‘War of DJs') flamed the stage in Encore(Star Night) and Pro Show. Rannvijay Singh hosted the major part of the fest including Mr. & Mrs. Srijan.[2]

Events

The festival encompasses cultural, technical, management as well as gaming events.

Colors And Paints

This section of Srijan encompasses a variety of creative events like face painting, t-shirt painting, wall painting, graphiti,etc. Other creative events like paper folding, designing, poster making, and such, are too the forte of Colors and Paints.

Gaming

This section of Srijan includes multiplayer gaming events such as FIFA (video game series), Need For Speed, Age of Empires, etc.

Paigam

Paigam is the one stop stall for all entertaining events of Srijan. Anchored by a group of fun-loving enthusiasts every year Paigam takes the responsibility to make sure that the crowd enjoys utmost by hosting a number of on-spot events.[3]

References

External links

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