Mangaluru: St. Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Mangaluru, hosted Milan 2026, a celebration of cultural diversity on campus, with great fervour on 10 April 2026. The inhabitants of the college campus were welcomed with a colourful art works designed by the student contingent at the entrance and around the campus of the college.
The Management, faculty, staff and students of SJEC gathered at 9:30 AM for a grand inaugurationwhere the Milan 2026 Logo Revealing took place and the students began the excitement with the Flash Mob, which was followed by showcasing cultural diversity with variety dance performancesand fun games for staff and students. The guest of honour, Remona Evette Pereira – “The Golden Girl of Mangaluru”further grabbed the attention of the crowd to the venue with her magical classical performance made the crowd dance to the beats expressing their interest to the celebration of Culture, Creativity and Surprises.
The colourful dresses celebrating the ethnic diversity of the SJEC campus, music and dances all added up to the wonderful and energetic performances of the students. The talent of SJEC students was on display and the event symbolized the rich cultural heritage and traditions.
This was followed by a variety of events that included Rangvista, Khazana Rush,Namma Reel, Varnam, Aalekhya, Rooh-E-Riwaaaz, Peeli, Riwaayat-e-rasoi, Mayura vandana, Swaragini, Mehrangand Ruparekhascheduled for the entire day and various performances like Cultural events, Chende Fusion and DJ by Team bassphase in the evening.
Rev. Fr. Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, Director, Rev. Fr.Kenneth Ryner Crasta, Assistant Director, Dr. Rio D’Souza, Principal and Dr. Jyothi K, Dean Student Welfare graced the occasion. The event was coordinated by Dr. Prathima S, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemistry & Chitharanjan M, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engg, faculty convenors along with the rest of the members of the organizing team. Kavya and Jaden compered the inaugural program and Thrapthi and Aarsha Varghese conducted the fun games after the inaugural function giving a wonderful start to the day.