BAISAKHI CELEBRATION

Detailed Information

Activity Result

“Wheat crop is ready for harvest.

Time to rejoice and feel nice

Fruits to reap of blood and sweat,

And get joyous and celebrate life.”

With this spirit the NETRA HOUSE & STARLAND of Chhotu Ram Public

School, Bakhtawarpur, celebrated Baisakhi with gusto and religious fervour

on 13 April’2024, Saturday.

A special assembly was conducted by the students of Primary wing to welcome

the harvest season. The assembly started with prayer to seek blessings from the

Almighty for a prosperous harvest season based on the value of the month

‘Compassion’.

The facilitator highlighted the religious and cultural significance of the festival

in an enlightening speech. A beautiful poem was recited by Parth Singh of

Class IV which added flavour to celebration.

On the onset of Sikh New Year and the founding of the Khalsa Panth, the

students performed the traditional Bhangra, which depicted the real life of

farmers of Punjab.

Classroom Activities

Various craft activities were organised for students of each class. They made

impressions of maize plant by finger painting and added wheat grains using

potter’s clay. The students returned home with a beautiful takeaways of the

Baisakhi craft and happy memories of the celebration with a more profound

understanding of the tradition.

The motive behind the celebrations was to apprise the students of the rich

culture and heritage of Punjab and encourage them to be empathetic and

considerate towards those who may not be as fortunate as them.