Our college celebrates National and International days enthusiastically every year. All staff members and students gather in the college to celebrate these days. Celebration of cultural and constitutional festivals is integral part of college's co-curricular activities. Throughout the session different days are celebrated by students with guidance of teachers which help them to know about different cultures and to cognitively imagine India as a nation.
OBJECTIVES OF SPECIAL DAY CELEBRATIONS
•Helps the students to make awareness about the nationally and internationally important days
•Create awareness of global problems
•Helps to remember and commemoratepast events
•Helps to celebrate culture, nature and world heritage
•Helps to remember “International Days” to mark important aspects of human life and history
- STUDENTS WEEK CELEBRATION
The college celebrates Student Week in the first week of January every year according to the Government of west Bengal notification. Apart from sensitisation campaigns about various schemes includingStudent Credit Card Scheme, several intra college competitions are organised. Parent teacher meetings are alsoa part of reaching out to the stakeholders. The flagship program of the celebration is the Alpana Competition where the traditional art of Bengal is celebrated. Originated from the Sanskrit word
Alimpana, which means ‘to plaster' or 'to coat with', alpona is a thousand-year-old art form, originally practised by the Hindu women at their homes. Because they are temporarily drawn on the floor, earliest alponas could not be documented. But the forms and motifs are found in nature and are still used in traditional alpona patterns.The motifs we see today are more abstract, maybe some floral patterns here and there. This change in the ancient art form started in the late 19th century, when the Indian subcontinent was going through Swaraj Movement, the independence from British rule. When Rabindranath established Shantiniketan as a school, he brought Alpona as an art form to study, not just as a religious component. Which was once something very raw in nature, was practised as an art form with proportional motifs, repetitions, and balance.
- REPUBLIC DAY
It is celebrated every year on 26th January in the college with great enthusiasm and pride by the NCC and NSS wings of the college. It is a day to remember when India's constitution came into force on 26 January 1950 completing the country's transition toward becoming an independent republic. A function is organized in the college campus where all staff members and students share their thoughts about importance of this day in history of our nation and pay tribute to all freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives in order to gain the freedom for the India.
- NATIONAL YOUTH DAY
The day is celebrated by the NSS volunteers of the college commemorating the life and work of Swami Vivekananda. National Youth Day holds great significance in recognizing the potential and energy of India’s youth, who are considered the driving force behind the nation’s progress. The roots of National Youth Day trace back to the late 19th century when Swami Vivekananda, born on January 12, 1863, emerged as a prominent figure in the revival of Indian philosophies and their introduction to the Western world. He played a crucial role in the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893, where his powerful speech drew attention to the rich spiritual heritage of India and emphasized the importance of tolerance and universal acceptance.In 1984, the Government of India declared Swami Vivekananda’s birthday as National Youth Day to inspire the younger generation with his teachings and ideals. National Youth Day aims to imbibe the spirit of fearlessness, courage and selfless service among the youth, encouraging them to contribute positively to society.National Youth Day holds immense significance in acknowledging the potential of the youth as catalysts for social change and nation-building. Swami Vivekananda believed in the inherent strength and capability of the youth, often stating that they were the backbone of a nation. National Youth Day serves as a reminder to the youth to recognize their responsibilities and channel their energy towards the betterment of society.On National Youth Day, various events and activities take place in the college to celebrate the vibrancy and enthusiasm of the youth. These events focus on instilling a sense of national pride, social responsibility and spiritual values among the youth.
- INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY
It is celebrated on 21 February every year to spread awareness of linguistic, and cultural diversity, and to promote multilingualism. India is home to hundreds of languages and thousands of dialects which make its linguistic and cultural diversity the most unique in the world. Language is not only a means of communication but it also represents a diverse cultural and intellectual heritage. On 21 February 1952 four students were killed while campaigning for the use of Bengali as the official language of the country.The Department of Bengali celebrates the day every year through cultural performance,paying respect to the, martyrs of the language movement and through international webinars discussing the heritage of Bengali language.Inter college events are also organised.
- SARASWATI PUJA
GMSMM family comes together to seek the blessings of the goddess of knowledge, music, art and culture. The event is celebrated with a lot of devotion and dedication by worshiping Goddess Saraswati, who is the fountain head of all learning and art forms. Students worship Maa Saraswati to seek wisdom, artistic and technical skills, academic excellence and a good heart. The ritual is graced with the presence of all the students, staff and faculty.It is believed that worshipping Goddess Saraswati on this occasion symbolizes constant flow of the unseen river of wisdom and represents the full blossoming of all the hues of Nature to keep the light of inspiration kindled forever. Maa Saraswati has four hands that signify the ego, mind, intellect and alertness of the human beings. We find her holding lotus in one hand which signifies true knowledge. She also holds the Vedas in one hand and carries a veena (musical instrument). Maa Saraswati sits on white swan which symbolises the purest form of knowledge.Both the faculty and students joined hands together, with great zeal to make the event a memorable one, also evoking the blessing of the goddess of knowledge to have a successful academic and carrier growth by performing ‘Saraswati Vandana’. The event is followed by a grand community feast for the students and staff.
- NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY
National Science Day is celebrated every year on 28 February to mark the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ by Sir C.V. Raman on 28 February 1928.It was this discovery that got Sir C.V. Raman a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.The National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) requested the Central Government to designate 28 February as National Science Day (NSD) in 1986. It was done with a view to honour not just the achievements of Sir C.V. Raman but also of other scientists for their achievements in the scientific field.The NSD is celebrated in the college to spread the message about the significance of science and how it improves the daily lives of the common folk. In addition, its celebration also has the following objectives in mind-
- Display activities, efforts and achievements in the field of science
- To provide an opportunity for those students interested in science
- To foster and encourage interest in science and technology.
The science departments celebrate the day by extempore speeches, display of models, showcasing experiments, performing skits highlighting issues of science and technology and lecture demonstrations.
- INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
“ The best protection any woman can have is courage " - Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
International Women's Day is annually held on March 8 to celebrate women's achievements throughout history and across nations. It is also known as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women's Rights and International Peace. The day also implies an act of accelerate gender uniformity. The day is celebrated by the Women’s Cell of the college and aims to safeguard the rights of female students, faculty and staff members of women. The cell conducts seminars and lectures by specialists and eminent personalities to stop violence against women, sexual harassment at work and about health, hygiene etc.On the occasion of Women's day the Women's cell of the college organises poster campaigns, talks by eminent women activists as well as cultural functions depicting women empowerment. The Department of Music also has you tube videos uploaded on issues on rights of women,violence against women etc. The celebration is aimed at imparting the values of empowerment and equality.
- WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
The World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June every year by the Department of Environment Science and the Environ club. The day focuses on preserving biodiversity and climate control beside providing the basic needs of life on Earth. The celebrations encourage awareness and action to protect our environment, an innovative concept was adopted by the department to bring in awareness among all the students from all the streams by administering oaths in their respective classes. Poster campaigns, outreach programs, lectures and cultural program are organised by the department.The NCC and NSS celebrates the day with plantation drives and community engagements.
- INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA
Yoga acts as a key to unlock all the problems. It is a kind of practice which gives everyone a mental, physical and spiritual relief. International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on 21 June. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his UN address suggested the date June 27 as this day is considered to be the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. Modi in his addressing time stated about the relevance of Yoga.“
Yoga is an invaluable gift of Indian tradition. It controls. or embodies the unity of mind and body. Thought and actions. The fulfilment of mind and restraint. It acts like the harmony between man and nature. Everyone would try to compatible with the serene nature. fabulous greenery and nature. It is a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Yoga is not an exercise moreover the main aim is to discover the sense of oneness and a sense of belonging.”
Yoga helps in controlling a person's body, mind and soul so it is important to include yoga in daily life. Yoga is important in prevention of different types of disease The Department of Physical Education and NCC organises yoga camps and demonstrations. During the pandemic the day was celebrated online with video clips of students. IQAC also organises stress management workshops through yoga in online mode.
10. WORLD MUSIC DAY
World Music Day is an annual event that is observed on June 21 every year to celebrate the global language of music. It aims to promote peace and bring together people of different nationalities, cultures, races and ethnicity together through the power of music.World Music Day is also known as Fête de la Musique
as it has its origin in France. World Music Day is an opportunity for people around the world to come together and celebrate the power of music. Music is an important part of each of our daily lives, serving as an important instrument for stress relief, motivation, emotional expression and as a connecting force with others. The Department of Music organises events on the day including Inter College Music Competition.
11. INDEPENDENCE DAY
Independence Dayis celebrated on 15th August in the college with great enthusiasm. is a day when all staff members and students pay homage to their leaders and those who fought for India's freedom in the past. The Principal inaugurates this program with flag hoisting along with rendition of National Anthem which is followed by patriotic songs, speeches and poems by students and NCC, NSS cadets of the college. Independence Day is a day of joy, a day to love and respect our country and make it better place for Indians to live and experience the freedom, peace and unity in the diversity. At the end of the program sweets are distributed among the students and staff members of the college.
12. TEACHER’S DAY
Teacher’s day is celebrated on 5th September every year to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.This day is celebrated to promote the values and principles of a true teacher. On teacher’s day students perform different activities like singing competition, speech competition, poem recitation etc. to entertain teachers.
