St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Mangaluru, hosted Milan 2024, a celebration of cultural diversity on campus, with great fervor on 20 November 2024. The inhabitants of the college campus were welcomed with colourful artworks designed by the student contingent at the entrance and around the college campus.
The Management, faculty, staff, and students of SJEC gathered at 9:15 AM for a grand inauguration where the Milan 2024 Logo revealing took place, followed by a welcome address by Dr. Rio D’Souza, Principal and the students began the excitement with the Flash Mob, which was followed by showcasing cultural diversity with variety dance performances and fun games for staff and students. The student dance performances and “SOLO MAN BAND” by Mr. Keerthan, final year BE student further grabbed the attention of the crowd to the venue with students dancing to the beats expressing their interest to the celebration of Culture, Creativity and Surprises.
Dr Rio Dsouza explained the real essence of cultural diversity, Milan 2024, the significance of diversity, love, and compassion being the common thread that binds different communities together, the human qualities that brings us together so that diversity becomes the element to combine unique strength of individuals to bring everyone together on a single platform and celebrate this wonderful occasion. The colourful dresses celebrating the ethnic diversity of the SJEC campus, music, and dances all added up to the wonderful and energetic performances of the students. The talent of SJEC students was on display and the event symbolized the rich cultural heritage and traditions.
This was followed by a variety of events that included Prathibimba Peti, Virasat-e-raj, Vyanjan Vistaar, Pushpaavarna, Jyothi Kalanjali, Mrittika Abhushan, Paakasankar, Riwaayat, Desi Dhun, Rango ka Khel, Chitranirman and Rangeetharanga scheduled for the entire day and various performances like Tiger dance, Chende and DJ in the evening.
Rev. Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, Director, Rev. Fr Kenneth Ryner Crasta, Assistant Director, Dr Ramananda H S, Dean of Student Welfare graced the occasion. The event was coordinated by Dr Rajesh K, Associate Professor & Ms Jayalakshmi K P, Assistant Professor faculty convenors along with the other organizing team members. Ms Sarvika and Ms Carol Sweedal compered the inaugural program and conducted the fun games after the inaugural function giving a wonderful start to the day.
