'Winterfest-2012' kicks off at Berhampur University

The Berhampur University campus was abuzz with activities on the occasion of the 3-day winter festival ‘Winterfest 2012’ that began last week. Participants from colleges of different parts of the State have reached the Berhampur University campus to participate in the cultural fest. More than 500 students from six universities and 200 colleges participated in various activities held at the university campus.  A colourful musical rally by the participants and students on Thursday marked the beginning of the ‘Winterfest' on the Berhampur University campus. The festival brought to the fore a large number of young talents in events such as quiz competition, debate, dance and music. A colourful cultural rally by the participants on Thursday marked the beginning of the festival. At Bhanja Mandap, an open air stage, the cultural fest was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor of the university professor Jayanta Kumar Mahapatra. The festival is being organised by the students’ union of the university with the support of the district administration.

Source: The Pioneer, The Hindu