Project NAMASTE 5.0
Project NAMASTE 5.0 was the 10th project hosted by Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University and
AIESEC in Ahmedabad. The projects are hosted with an aim to increase internationalization on
campus, develop leadership skills among the students, promote real life learning experiences,
disband multi-cultural stereotypes and develop world perspectives. Project NAMASTE 5.0 was all
about 35+ internationals from 16+ different countries interning at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum
University from 5th July, 2017 to 17th August, 2017. NAMASTE 5.0 revolves around the idea of
letting the Exchange Participants experience the University life in India alongside creating an
impact on the society. The project supported the Sustainable Development Goal number 4 i.e.
Quality Education by the United Nations.The major objective of the project was to create an impact
and awareness regarding the education in rural areas by analyzing ground realities and then
suggesting solutions for the problem faced. Along with this, it also focused on providing Exchange
Participants a life changing experience by getting them out of their comfort zones, giving them
space to interact with University and local people thereby ensuring a fair deal of cultural exchange
and personal development.
Grand Global Village
Date: 3rd August, 2017
Global Village is one of the most important event in an Exchange Participants' journey in the
country as it aims at providing international cultural understanding to the attendees. It's a colorful
affair as the participants set up stalls of their countries in the most traditional manner and welcome
people hence encouraging interaction. It is done to bring forward various cultures and countries in
order to celebratediversity and global participation. Global Village is closely related to AIESEC's
mission of 'Peace and fulīllment of humankind's potential' as it brings whole world under one roof.
This time Grand Global Village which happened in Pandit Deendayal University witnessed the
participation of 1500+ students from the University as well as some dignitaries of the university. It
was a colorful affair where Exchange Participants put up their country stalls along with their native
food, traditional attire, tourist attractions and several other things debunking the myths for their
country and giving a glimpse of it. The evening was full of fun, learnings, interaction, and
memories.
Cultural Showcase
Date: 10th August, 2017
India is known for its diversity and the various dance forms it has. All the Exchange
Participants in NAMASTE get an exposure to so many different activities apart from the project
that they do. With the motive of giving them a glimpse of various dance forms of India, team
NAMASTE 5.0 had organized CULTURAL SHOWCASE. They performed dances like Garba,
Bhangra and Bollywood in groups. Hana, an Egyptian girl adores Bollywood music so much
that she sang some of her favorite Bollywood songs and surprised the audience. Raffy from
China also showcased her talent by singing an English song. All the performances were
mindblowing. The University auditorium was jampacked with around 650+ students
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