https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

India Day 2022 at LBSNAA: Unitedly Showcasing Cultural Diversity

Indian Masterminds Stories

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, not only trains future civil servants for a smooth walk into the service but also gives them a realistic view of the country through various events and special days.

India Day at LBSNAA

The institute conducts several activities during the Foundation Course such as Himalayan trekking, village visits, zonal days, etc. But one event that is looked forward to the most by the trainees, faculty, and staff of LBSNAA is the celebration of ‘India Day’, wherein they enthusiastically participate and display the cultural diversity of our motherland and salute all martyrs and freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country.

The officer trainees dressed up in different colourful attires of the country

PROCESSION

It is a day filled with fun and frolic for the officer trainees, when they dance, sing, eat, celebrate, and observe the diverse cultures of different regions of the country, closely.

Traditional cultural item in progress

The day begins with a procession in the morning, which begins from the main gate of the academy and ends at the Director’s lawn. The trainees are divided into different groups according to zones and they represent the diversity of their zone in the procession.

All dressed up in varied traditional attires

“We play music, dance, sing, and dress up as famous personalities or in the authentic attire of our zones. Everyone takes part in it and showcases their culture in the form of artifacts, paintings, commodities, etc. in the designated areas assigned to us,” said Vasu Jain, AIR-67 in UPSC CSE 2020.

Dancing in the procession

AUTHENTIC FOOD

Food is a big part of Indian culture. Owing to that, the trainees get a chance to taste different authentic cuisines from different states and regions.

“Cuisine diversity is also there during India Day. Our meals are divided into different states, and we can eat authentic food from whichever place we like,” Mr. Jain said.

Traditional chefs from different states’ bhavans, such as Gujarat Bhavan, Punjab Bhavan, etc., are invited for a more authentic food experience and taste of the states.

Unity in diversity: OTs representing their zones

CULTURAL EVENT

The evening of India Day witnesses a cultural event, where the rich diversity and ethnicity of our country is celebrated through dance performances, art, music, singing, and other cultural performances.

Cultural event in the evening of India Day at LBSNAA

“Every zone is given 15-30 minutes to portray the diversity of their states on stage through a special performance. Since I was from the North Zone, we presented Qawwalis from Kashmir, the dance of Uttar Pradesh, etc. Different states perform their folk dances and sing their folk songs, and the night goes on,” Mr. Jain said.

The trainee officers do not get much time to prepare for everything due to their hectic schedules. But their enthusiasm and excitement for India Day bring out the best in them and they conduct full-fledged performances and cultural processions, by just practicing for a couple of days.

“We call experts from different Bhavans to learn folk dances of different states. They teach us the steps and we try to learn them as quickly as possible, for our performances on the D-day,” Mr. Jain informed.

The Academy also arranges for the costumes, props, and required material and necessities of the trainee officers. “We just have to tell them what we require to roleplay a particular personality, and they arrange for everything, right from the costume to the beard, hat, everything!” Mr. Jain added.

Vasu Jain in the costume of Ghalib (middle) with his fellow officer trainees

India Day is the highlight of the Foundation Course at LBSNAA. The trainee officers look forward to this special day and give their best in preparing and performing for the event!


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
MP
Historic First: Madhya Pradesh Cabinet to Meet in 137-Year-Old Pachmarhi Raj Bhavan, Pays Tribute to Tribal Hero
Untitled design (10)
BIG: India’s Economy Could Hit $30 Trillion by 2047, Says G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant - But Will Need 500 Cities, 400 Airports to Get There
shubham kumar ias marriage
IAS Topper Weds BPSC Topper: Shubham Kumar Marries IRS Officer Priyangi Mehta in Patna; Wedding Video Goes Viral
DMRC
DMRC Introduces Priority Frisking for Special Category Passengers - All Details Inside
Bank_Banking_news
SBI and Indian Bank Announce Key Changes in Senior Management - Check All Postings
DMRC
DMRC Director Manuj Singhal Honoured with 'Distinguished Corporate Leader Award-2025' by DTU-DCE
LIC Housing Finance
LIC Housing Finance Appoints T.C. Suseel Kumar as Additional Independent Director - Know About Him
IAS Officers Indian Administrative Services (IAS)
Telangana IAS Officer's Remarks on Students Cleaning Toilets Sparks Political Uproar - Know the Case
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Monika Singh
Monika Singh’s Life Beyond the Bureaucracy | Video Interview 
IAS Tushar G Nikhare
Modernising Governance: A Digital Transformation in Gangtok
IMG-20250523-WA0036
Abhishek Singh's SECRET: Vipassana, Anthropology & Smart Answer Writing | Video Interview 
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
ANUBHAV SINGH UPSC IFS 2024
9 Years, 8 Attempts, 7 Failures: How Anubhav Singh Cracked UPSC IFS 2024 with AIR 3 Against All Odds | Exclusive
Anubhav Singh’s inspiring journey to UPSC IFS Rank 3 showcases relentless perseverance, strategic preparation,...
Jogender Sihag
“I Cleared UPSC, But My Grandfather isn’t Here to Hear it,” Jogender Sihag, AIR 521, UPSC CSE 2024
"Life is short; make the most of it, whether in civil service or any other field. Just have a clear vision...
WhatsApp Image 2025-05-28 at 18.56
Didn’t Clear UPSC But Found Something Greater: A Story That Will Change How You See Success
She left a top finance job for UPSC, did not clear but built a thriving wellness brand instead. Veda's...
Social Media
shubham kumar ias marriage
IAS Topper Weds BPSC Topper: Shubham Kumar Marries IRS Officer Priyangi Mehta in Patna; Wedding Video Goes Viral
Topper Couple Alert: Shubham Kumar, Priyangi Mehta’s Wedding Grabs Spotlight in Bihar
parveen kaswan elephant
Elephant Outsmarts Electric Fence! IFS Parveen Kaswan Shares Incredible Video!
In the now-viral 51-second clip, the intelligent giant approaches a wooden pole supporting high-voltage...
UPSC Latest IAS IPS IFS
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Tomorrow: ICLS Officer Altap Shaikh Shares Last-Minute Motivation for Aspirants
His five-post thread offers encouragement, practical advice, and emotional support - not just for those...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
MP
Historic First: Madhya Pradesh Cabinet to Meet in 137-Year-Old Pachmarhi Raj Bhavan, Pays Tribute to Tribal Hero
Untitled design (10)
BIG: India’s Economy Could Hit $30 Trillion by 2047, Says G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant - But Will Need 500 Cities, 400 Airports to Get There
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Monika Singh
IAS Tushar G Nikhare
IMG-20250523-WA0036
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT