The Joy of Giving Week kicked off
with the Meal of Joy. Scores of
students came forward to serve
the people who serve us daily.
The mess workers, cleaning staff
and security guards were served
lunch in the mess.
The volunteers enjoyed serving
the food. A first year student said,
“This feels great. It’s nice to see
people smiling and knowing that
you are the cause.” Another volunteer said that such an event
should be organised more frequently. He added, “I got my hand
burnt while serving the food and
now realise that the workers here
serve food unconditionally. We
now respect their effort and the
dignity of their labour.” One of them said, “These workers serve us throughout the year, this is the least we could have done to thank
them.” The mess staff had their share of joy. They could not help smiling. “It feels great to be here, with all these people. This is the first
time we are having lunch with so many people in the mess.” Another mess worker said, “The food was good. We really loved the gesture.
Thank you for all your efforts.”
The gardening staff and the workers in Visitors’ Guest House, who had already had their lunch, were not neglected. The volunteers carried the gulab jamuns and ice cream to their spots, making sure the joy was spread everywhere. The Nirmaan volunteers and organisers
were thrilled with the turn up for the event and it was expected that similar energy and participation would be seen throughout the
week.
It was 8th of October, the day of the much awaited Joy Fest. With a
number of performances lined up, it was bound to be a grand event .
The day started with 'Father Agnel's Orphanage' children dancing to
the beat of Bollywood songs followed by short informal games in
which the winners were awarded chocolates. The children also got to
see the helicopters fly over them, courtesy of the Aerodynamics club.
We were also joined by the inmates of an old age home - Our Home,
Bogmalo.
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The Music Society and the Dance club of our college displayed their
talents on the stage, followed by the kids of Hamara School who performed a group dance and an awesomely synchronised pyramidal
dance. The audience also enjoyed the tunes of violin played by these
children.
One of the Father Agnel's girl mentioned, "It is a great coincidence
that I have my birthday today and have never enjoyed with my friends
as much as I have today. It is the best birthday gift for me."
The day ended with volunteers interacting with the children, clicking
photos, and sharing anecdotes with the elderly. It couldn't have ended on a better note. The organisers thank the Department of Backstage, the Music Society, the Dance Club, the Department of Creative
Works, and the Aerodynamics Club for making the event a huge success, and the Department of Photography for covering the event.
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