A participant at a Saarang event, 2005

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Cultural Events , Cultural Activities

This photograph was taken during Saarang 2005 and shows a participant at the microphone. This event could have been a declamation or speaking event. Some of the speaking events that year included Extempore, Debate and Elocution.

Earlier known as Mardi Gras, Saarang is the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras. This edition of Saarang took place from 21 to 26 January 2005, with events and competitions for college students like Sports Quiz, Business Quiz, Debate, Antakshari, Light Music, Western Music, etc.

Professional live shows like the Rock Show, Jazz Show and Classical Music Nite were held in the Open Air Theatre (OAT). Also held in the Open Air Theatre were Choreo Nite, a dance competition for college students, and Decibels, a Western Music band competition.

Collection:

Central Photographic Section Collection

Album Name:

Saarang 2005 - 10

Photograph ID:

001/0105/IMG_3197_1

Album ID:

0105

Date:

21-26 January 2005

Event:

Saarang 2005