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Shri Rakesh Saxena, Director Shikshan Bharati inaugurating the 20th Bhavan's Fest.
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The 20th Bhavan's Fest was hosted by Bhavan's Kochi Kendra on November 8 and 9, 2013 and was held at Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara, Kochi. 30 Bhavan's Schools across the state and Bhavan's Gandhi Vidyashram, Kodaikanal participated in th two day festival. More than 3200 students participated in over 85 events comprising of literary, fine Arts and cultural events - such as recitation, extempore, Geetha chanting, Pencil drawing, clay modeling, Mohiniyattam, Bharathanatyam, Folk dance etc. to name a few.
The students were divided in 5 categories according to their classes. Judges numbering 156 were drawn from various institutions for the smooth and fair conduct of fest. An exhibition on Kulapati Munshi's Life and achievements was also arranged.
Shri Rakesh Saxena, Director, Shikshan Bharati was the Chief Guest for the inaugural function on November 8, 2013. Shri Venugopal C. Govind, Senior member of Bhavan's family presided over the function. Smt. Jaya Jacob, Principal welcomed the gathering and Shri E. Ramankutty, Director presented an overview of the programme.
On the second day, Shri M. Jayachandran, noted Music Director was the Chief Guest. He addressed the gathering and gave away the trophies and certificates to the winners.
The over all champions of the Fest were Bhavan's Adarsha Vidyalaya, Kakkanad and Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Eroor.
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