27 Dec 2019 | 04:06am IST
Celebrating Christmas creatively
The Christmas spirit was ushered in with fervour and gaiety at Carmel College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women, Nuvem with a creative Christmas programme
This year, Christmas came a tad early for the
students of Carmel College of Arts,
Science and Commerce for Women, Nuvem, as they held their Christmas programme
for students on December 20, 2019 in the college auditorium. The well-curated
programme comprised off-stage and on-stage events conceptualised by the
students themselves. The beautiful backdrop highlighted the Christmas theme,
viz. ‘Jesus, Hope of the World’. Sr Aradhana AC, Principal, spoke about the joy
of giving. Sr Lizanne AC appreciated the efforts of the students in conveying
the Christmas message so creatively.
The programme began with the striking lines by compere and staff
member Andrea who reminded the gathering that Christmas is not about giving of
presents but about the opening of your heart. This was followed by the
Christmas novena.
The students participated wholeheartedly in the various events.
The first on-stage event was the live crib and carols staged by BSc students.
As a group of students sang carols like ‘We Three Kings’, the characters came
alive on stage. Next up was FYBA with a dance performance to the song ‘Jingle
Bell Rock’. Preferring mime as their form of expression, BCom students showed
how a girl gives up the money she had saved in order to save the life of an
accident victim. The Christmas fashion show was presented by SYBA students. As
carols played in the background, students dressed as festive characters stepped
onto the stage. Some of these were Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the red-nosed
reindeer and even a Christmas Tree. The last performance, a dance, was presented
by TYBSc.
The prizes for the off-stage events were as follows: Star making
– First Prize to Sweta and Jude (SYBCom); Second prize to Snifa and Precida
(FYBCom); Third prize to Pearl and Tania (FYBCom). Sunita (FYBA) won the
Lantern making competition.
For
the finale, Xena Bal dressed as Santa strew the hall with a shower of sweets.
With several spot prizes thrown in, the students had a gala time.
