The festival dedicated to daughters was celebrated with pomp at Lyallpur Khalsa College
Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, the premier academic institution of North India, celebrated the festival ‘Teej’, dedicated to girls. Folk songs, gidha, group dance and solo dance etc. were performed by the students. Principal Prof. Jasreen Kaur participated in this program as the chief guest, who was welcomed by the staff with bouquets of flowers. Speaking during the program, Principal Prof. Jasreen Kaur said that the college's celebration of the festival dedicated to daughters is a sign of respect for women and it is certainly a commendable step today. She further stated that girls are contributing more and more in every field which is a matter of great pride for our society. She further said that our students are glorifying the name of our institution by performing well in academic, cultural, music and sports. She added that Punjabi culture is very rich and we should feel proud to be associated with it. She congratulated all the Punjabis on this cultural festival. Presenting the cultural program Ritka Dhillon, a student of the Department of Music, gave a presentation of folk song Mirza. While Sandeep and Rekha Rani of the non-teaching staff performed dance. Similarly, group dance and folk dance Giddha were presented by the college students. On this occasion, the college campus was decorated with Punjabi phulkaris and dupattas and stalls of kheer, malpude, pakodas and henna, Churriyan etc. were also set up. During the program, the swing in multi color was the center of attraction. On this occasion, Program Incharge Prof. Jaswinder Kaur, (Head Department of Zoology) and Dr. Gagandeep Kaur congratulated the College Governing Council, principal, staff and all the students. Dr. Jaswinder Kaur said that a society that respects women always makes progress. During the program, Prof. Preeti managed the stage well. On this occasion, apart from the heads of various departments, all the staff and students of the college thoroughly enjoyed the festival.