Thomso (festival)
| Thomso | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Cultural Festival |
| Venue | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
| Location(s) | Roorkee |
| Country | India |
| Years active | 1982-present |
| Inaugurated | 1982 |
| Attendance | 20000 |
| Area | Roorkee, Uttarakhand |
| Activity | Cultural Festival |
| Website | |
| http://www.thomso.in | |
Thomso is the annual cultural fest of Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.[1][2] Established in 1982, and held over a span of three days in the month of October/November, it is one of the largest cultural festivals in India. The 2013 edition consisted of over 150 events and hosted 6000 guest students from 200 colleges across India, in addition to about 10,000 students from the hosting institution.[3][4]
The theme of Thomso’14, ‘Devil’s Symphony’, signifies the independence of human thought, spirit and culture. Play with the colours of life, embrace your passion and taste the elixir of freedom because this is the time to break the barriers and escape from bounds. Because this is the time to hear the “Devil’s Symphony”. There is always a glory of brightness following the dark.
History
The festival is named after its founder, Sir James Thomason, lieutenant governor 1843–53, the founder of the Thomason College of Civil Engineering in 1853, which later became the University of Roorkee in 1948, and in 2001, IIT Roorkee.[3]
Thomso is recognized as one of the greatest and the grandest youth festivals of India. It encompasses in itself lavish history, splendid culture and a profoundly rich heritage of IIT Roorkee. Recognising this event of gargantuan proportions, the Government of Uttarakhand proclaimed Thomso as the "Annual Youth Festival of Uttarakhand" in 2004. Thomso embodies the spirit of life and gaiety, by living up to its expectations.
The fest plays host to the most strikingly talented scholars and academicians from all over the country, attracts media moguls and celebrates the divine congregation of culture and intellect. With a behemothic footfall of more than 15,000 students, comprising several IITs and NITs, Thomso becomes the abode of this ambrosial combination.
Thomso 2013, featured rock concerts by Farhan Akhtar and Eka band, and performance by standup Ahsaan Qureshi.[3][4]
Events
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Vogue Fashion show
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Vogue fashion show at Thomso
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Benea Reach at Wargasm, Thomso 2009.
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Stand-up comedian Sunil Pal at Thahake, Hasya Kavi sammelan at Thomso.
See also
References
- ↑ "Annual Events". Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Retrieved 2014-08-28.
- ↑ "Thomso Encore: IIT-Roorkee's annual fest". Rediff.com. October 23, 2006. Retrieved 2014-08-28.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Sangeeta Yadav (9 October 2013). "THOMSO 2013". The Pioneer (newspaper). Retrieved 2014-08-28.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "IIT Roorkee cultural fest concludes". Business Standard News. October 7, 2013. Retrieved 2014-08-28.