The National Youth festival of Asian School of Business Management, Ignite & Markfest 2015 has been concluded amidst great fun and fervor.
The festival was inaugurated by Shri Priyadarshi Mishra, Hon’ble MLA, Bhubaneswar North and Prof. Debendranath Jena, VC Utkal University of Culture followed by musical band performances by various student bands from institutions across the country.
In his welcome address, Prof. (Dr.) Biswajeet Pattanayak highlighted the uniqueness of this initiative that incorporates a practical learning mode of execution. He asserted that “while Ignite focuses on fostering of personality development, team-building, inter-personal skills and leadership, effecting attitudinal changes, project management and creativity, Markfest provides an apt platform to ideate and express out of the box thinking and creativity through the thoughtful ideation and execution of simulated business projects from a marketing orientation thereby showcasing ‘management in practice’ in an exhibition like scenario.”
The valedictory Programme was graced by Shri Pinaki Mishra, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Puri expressed his delight by saying that “the uniqueness of such an event cannot be overstated as it blends fun and exponential learning through strategically designed activities leading to innovation and creativity”.
Several events such as ‘War of the bands’, Mehendi Competition, Photography & Poster Competition, English Debate, ‘The Ultimate Dramebaaz – Mime,’ ‘Retro Fashion Show’, T -Shirt Designing, ‘Voice of Ignite’, ‘Star Guitar Competition ’, ‘Danza – the Dancing Superstar Competition ’, ‘Markfest – Simulated Business Model Contest’ and various other activities along with ‘Live Concert ’electrified the minds of students.
At the end Kolkata based rock band SPUNK rocked the show by playing memorable songs and enthralling the large crowd gathered to energise the event to its completion.