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Panjab University Celebrates Multilingualism with Vibrant Cultural Event
29 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Panjab University hosts daylong event 'Bridging Cultures: Celebrating Multilingualism'
- Students present cultural program featuring poetry in French, Russian, Punjabi, and Hindi
- Event focuses on cultural harmony and role of languages in fostering global understanding
On September 29, 2025, Panjab University celebrated the European Day of Languages with a vibrant cultural event titled 'Bridging Cultures: Celebrating Multilingualism'. The event, organized by the departments of French and Francophone Studies and Russian, aimed to promote linguistic diversity and intercultural exchange.
The celebration was inaugurated by Ekaterina Dynayk, the head of the Institute of Russian Language at the Russian House in New Delhi. In her keynote address, Dynayk provided an analysis of Russia and Russian society, and outlined the historical ties between India and Russia dating back to the Middle Ages.
Students from the participating departments, along with participants from Amity University in Mohali, presented a captivating cultural program. The program featured poetry recitations in French, Russian, Punjabi, and Hindi, reflecting the event's theme of multilingualism. The event was attended by faculty members from Panjab University, including Yog Raj Angrish, Gurmeet Singh, Kiran Bandra, Alok Pathak, Baljit Kaur, Navnit Kaur, Madhop Singh, and Bhawani Singh.
The celebration concluded with a focus on cultural harmony and the role of languages in fostering global understanding. The event served as a testament to Panjab University's commitment to promoting linguistic diversity and intercultural dialogue on its campus.
