National Youth Festival [Closed]

WhereMangalore

OrganizerGovernment of India(Government Body)

Important Dates

Start Date: January 12, 2012
End Date : January 16, 2012

Eligibility Grad Level,Postgrad Level

Type of Opportunity

Tags

Published OnJanuary 6, 2012

National Youth Festival


Celebrated on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda on January 12th, National Youth Festival is organised every year by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. January 12th in India is celebrated as National Youth Day and the week, commencing from that day, as the National Youth Week.

As part of the celebration, holding of National Youth Festival began in 1995 as a major activity under the programme of National Integration Camp (NIC). The Festival propagates the concept of national integration, communal harmony, brotherhood, courage and adventure amongst the youth.

The colourful and exciting NYF 2012 comprises equally colourful and challenging competitive, non-competitive and many other fascinating performances and shows. The events aimed at inculcating qualities and attributes like teamwork, leadership, etc. among the participants, are a mirror to the Indian culture and heritage.

Breathtaking performances and competitive events comprise of :
Classical Dances:
Bharat Natyam
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Manipuri
Odissi
Classical Instrumental Solos:
Flute
Guitar
Mridangam
Sitar
Tabla
Veena
Other Events:
Folk Dance
Folk Song
One-Act Play
Hindustani Vocal Solo
Carnatic Vocal Solo
Harmonium (Light)
Elocution (Extempore)
Painting
Sculpture
Photography
Adventure Events
Yuva Kriti
Food Festival
Suvichar - Youth Convention

Website of Opportunity: http://www.nyf2012.in/