SAUFEST 2019 Newsletter 23 FEBRUARY, 2019 Connect, Compete, Celebrate

SAUFEST-2019 Inaugurated The 12th South Asian University Festival (SAUFEST) 2019 was inau- gurated by Shri Bhupesh Baghel, , on Feb- ruary 22, 2019 at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Auditorium, . Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur becomes the first Uni- versity in the state and the region to host this international gala cul- tural event under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities. Con- tingent from six countries and 63 Universities viz., Bangladesh, Bhu- tan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and are participating in this cul- tural extravaganza. Shri Bhupesh Baghel observed that SAUFEST would not only be a platform to showcase cultural talents from the South Asian countries, Inauguration of SAUFEST-2019 by Shri Bhupesh Baghel, but would also assist in the realization of its motto "Connect, Com- Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh pete, Celebrate" and strengthen the unity and harmony among the participating countries.

Release of the Souvenir Address by Shri Bhupesh Baghel, Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh SAUFEST 2019 kicks off on a colorful start

SAUFEST 2019 kicked off on a colorful and enthusiastic note. The cul- tural procession was flagged off by Prof. Keshari Lal Verma, Vice Chan- cellor, Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University. The splendor and magnifi- cence of the procession was a confluence of ebullience, culture and tal- ent. The assemblage of students from the six South Asian Countries don- ning their unique cultural attires set the ball rolling for the grand specta- cle. The teams excellently portrayed their unique and rich cultural heri- tage. The vibrant depiction was a treat to watch.

. Breakfast 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM Day: 2 (23//2019) Folk Orchestra 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Venue: Lunch 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM Pandit Deen Dayal Classical Dance 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM Upadhyay Cultural Showcasing 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM Auditorium Dinner 08:00 PM to 09:00 PM