IIT Madras Hosts Saarang 2024, Over 80,000 Students Join In Cultural Celebrations

IIT Madras is celebrating its 50th edition of its annual cultural festival, 'Saarang 2024.' The five-day event is set to wrap up on January 14. With participation from more than 80,000 students representing over 500 colleges nationwide, this year's festival is expected to be a dynamic and inclusive celebration. Get details here 

IIT Madras Hosts Saarang 2024

The students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras are commemorating the 50th anniversary of their annual cultural festival, Saarang. The festivities will unfold from today until January 14. The annual cultural festival of IIT Madras was inaugurated by IIT-M Director V Kamakotir, IIT-M, with a violin performance during the ‘Classical Night’ at Open Air Theatre. 

IIT Madras director V Kamakoti while inaugurating the festival said, “Over 850 students of IIT Madras across various years and departments are working to make this edition a grand success. The theme for Saarang 2023 is ‘Mystic Hues’ which celebrates how intertwined colours are with culture and traditions.”

IIT Madras Saarang 2024 Events

The theme for Saarang 2023 is ‘Mystic Hues’ which celebrates how intertwined colours are with culture and traditions. IIT Madras is organising the following shows: 

• Day 0 of Saarang commenced with the classical night to honour the month of Marghazhi
• Day 1 will start with the theme of choreo night where dance troupes from around the country will show their performance
• Day 2 EDM Night will open with the DJ Holy C and the duo of Matisse and Sadko
• Day 3 will end with Rock Night, to be graced by RJD the Band and Thaikkudam Bridge
• Day 4, the last is the Pop Night, to be headlined by the multifaceted playback singer Farhan Akhtar

Talking at Saarang 2024 inaugural event, IIT Madras Dean (Students) Sathyanarayana N Gummadi, said: “I am pleased to invite students, participants, and the IIT community to our 50th cultural festival. The classical and folk night will debut for this golden jubilee celebration, showcasing classical music and Tamil Nadu folk arts. The newly established ‘Saarang Village showcases India's various and wonderful traditions. Over 800 students and mentors made the 50th Saarang edition a success.”

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