Spring Fest 2015

While the rest of the country is still reeling from winter, the little township of Kharagpur in West Bengal warms up for an early Spring. Spring Fest, IIT Kharagpur’s annual socio-cultural fest and one of the hottest college fests throughout the country, is all set to grab the attention of the entire nation from 23rd to 26th January. And in its 56th edition, Spring Fest promises to be bigger than ever before.

Spring Fest is known throughout the country for its prestigious events. Offering a multitude of more than 100 events spread out over nine genres, SF has something for everyone. With 55 years under its belt, the events held at Spring Fest have a rich history. From the rock band competition Wildfire that has previous participants of the caliber of Parikrama, to the Mary Bucknell Trophy, a prestigious event in the

quizzing circuit since the ‘70s, Spring Fest has always been one of the biggest stages to showcase one’s

talent.

In addition, Spring Fest promises the biggest of performances across all genres-from fusion to Bollywood

to rock. Whether it be the enigmatic Pentagram, the effusive Salim-Sulaiman or the eccentric

Monuments all the way from UK, the Jnan Ghosh Stadium of IIT Kharagpur has seen it all during SF.

Spring Fest 2015 promises to be no less, with the much-aniticipated starnights soon to be released.

As the days to the fest are counting down, the huge 2,200-acre IIT campus undergoing a transformation.

With the arena being set up and various decorations to be put up during the fest being prepared, the

KGP junta is gearing up for their biggest event of the year. By the time the fest arrives, the campus takes

on an entirely new look; with participants socializing and interacting with new people from all over the

country, building bonfires and sitting around them, strumming their guitars and singing along late into

the night. The feeling of camaraderie is palpable in the air.

The theme of this year’s fest is Reminiscence: The Good Old Days. This year, we take a look at the days

gone by, at the innocence and the unbridled joy that we associated with our childhood days. The good

old days were carefree, with no burdens to think of and no expectations to fulfil. This year, Spring Fest

attempts to recreate that experience, that feeling which we felt back in our childhood days. So, this

January, come reminisce the good old days, come experience the Spring.

Literary Events:-

A Mighty Pen
Impromptu
Dumb C
Eat Your Words
National Level Debate
Jumble The Good Word
India Calling
IITKGPMUN

Film Fest:-

Lights Camera SF
AD ZAP
Picture Perfect
SFM

Dance:-

Shuffle
Centrifuge
Two for a Tango
Shake A Leg

Social:-

Blood Donation Camp
Youth Marathon
Pratigya

Fine Arts:-

Paint It
Toon Con
Bran D
Finger Painting
Rangoli
Panache
Soapaholic
Face Canvas

Dramatics:-

Rangmanch
Nukkad
I Me Myself
Curtain Call

Quiz:-

Mary Buknel Trophy
Krossfire
Cineflix
Bizwhiz
Cyberbits
Olympiq

Music:-

Wildfire
Lake Side Dreams
Sargam
SF Idol
Sa Re Ga Ma
SF Karaoke

International Carnival:
1.Autorickshaw
(Indo-fusion band from Canada)
2.Noah MOore
(From USA)
3.Fanzini Brothers
(From Ireland)

Registrations are on now.

Regitration Fees is 1000/- per person including starnites and accomodation.

Kharagpur is known world over for two landmarks. One, the longest railway platform, and the other, the Indian Institute of Technology, more commonly known as lIT. Situated about 120 km west of Kolkata, Kharagpur can be reached in about 2 hours by train from Howrah railway station of Kolkata or 3 hours by car from Kolkata Airport. Kharagpur is also connected by direct train services to most major cities of the country. The Institute is about 10 minutes drive (5 km) from the Kharagpur railway station. Private taxi, autorickshaw or cycle-rickshaw can be hired to reach the Institute.

Accommodation for visitors is arranged in the Technology Guest House, CEC Guest House, Alumni Guest House or CTS Visitors Hall, or if need arises, in a students' Hall of Residence.