Mangaluru: The Postgraduate Department of Big Data Analytics at St Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore organized an interdepartmental Youthfest, “YUVA-2K23”, on August 24, 2023. The fest was held in celebration of International Youth Day and brought together the youth of St Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore to showcase their talents. The fest was inaugurated by the Principal, Sr Dr M. Venissa A.C., Vice Principal Sr Clara A.C., PG Coordinator Sr Dr M. Vinora A.C.
Students from the Postgraduate Studies, Undergraduate Studies, and the Pre-University of St. Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore participated enthusiastically in the Youthfest. The Youth fest included four major events. The first event, Laugh-A-Mania (Stand-up comedy) organized by the event heads Debie D'cruz and Sara Sheik. The second event, Tribe Tales (Face Painting) organized by the event heads Belinda D'souza and Manasa Vas.
The third event Hennafusion (Mehndi Competition) organized by the event heads Iral Mayola Dsouza and Anusha B Acharya. The fourth event was Confidance (Dance Competition) organized by the event heads Dayana Kuruvila and Sandra Mariya Shiju. Shilpa EV and Rakshitha captured the memorable moments of the events. Brochure design and venue arrangements at different locations were done by Manisha and Achyutha.
Relisha Dsouza was the student coordinator for the Youthfest and the Big Data Analytics Vice president Jnana Kaveramma P B conducted the event. The Pre-University college bagged three prizes, the undergraduate studies secured one prize and the postgraduate students secured four prizes.
The valedictory programme included felicitating the winners and the participants. The Youthfest concluded with the audience and the organizers singing the college anthem.