Dhanak 2013, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology IIST, Cultural Festival, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 20th - 23rd September 2013

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Event Type:
Venue/Offline Mode
Start Date :
20th September 2013
End Date :
23rd September 2013
Location :
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Organizer :
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology IIST
Category :
Cultural Festival
Dhanak 2013

About Event

Dhanak 2013 is the Annual Cultural Festival presented by the students of Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiyamala, Thiruvananthapuram. Now entering its fifth successful year, Dhanak 2013 features features Fantasia as its overarching theme. The Pronite, after hosting names like Faridkot, Kaash and Demonic Resurrection, is set to feature the international Danish techcore band Cold Night for Alligators, playing for the first time in India.

Events

Dhanak 2013 is open to all Indian undergraduate students with a valid college ID card. Most events do not have a registration fee. IIST Model United Nations, now in its second edition, featuring the UN General Assembly with agendas on political asylum and Millennium Development Goals, invites seasoned MUNers and debaters from all over the country. This time, keeping with our theme of Fantasia, The Ministry of Magic set in the post Wizarding War era of J K Rowlings Harry Potter universe is all set to make its debut in this edition of IIST MUN under the Ministership of Kingsley Shacklebolt. Potterheads, old and new, are welcome. Our flagship event Battle of the Bands, now in its fifth edition, featuring competing bands from all over India holds a special place in the heart of many bands as the starting point of their careers. Come join the list and win a chance to open for Cold Night for Alligators. Our events include Awaaz, the Solo Singing Event, with English, Hindi and Malayalam, and the Mime, Admaking and Group and Solo Dancing Competitions, with massive cash prizes. Also featured in Dhanak 2013 is its Quizzing Arena with the General Quiz, M.E.L.A. Quiz, Travel and Business Quiz and Sports Quiz. Literary Events include JAM and the Titan Deliberation, our celebrated debate event. Our Arts Section with Painting and Sketching Events and our newest addition, the Wall-to-Wall, our Graffiti Showdown. Also included are our online filmmaking event Reel Under Light and general photography event Flipix which are underway on our social media pages.

Event Guests

Dhanak 2013s inauguration ceremony will be presided over by Academy Award winning sound designer Resul Pookutty, who will join a list of past Chief Guests such as Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and KJ Yesudas.

Departments:

ECE EEE Instrumentation Mechanical Chemical Energy Physics

Accommodation

Accommodation is available for all outstation participants with a first-come-first-serve scheme on sharing basis. For more details, go to our website or send an email to hospitality@dhanak.co.in.

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