Annual and Cultural Sports Week Begins at All India Institute of Ayurveda

New Delhi, November 15, 2022: All India Institute of Ayurveda witnessed engaging events such as SingingCompetition (Group, Folk and Patriotic Song), Dance Competition (Duet
Dance), Mime Competition and the day ended with a quiz competition as part of its ongoing cultural and sports week, on Tuesday.
The week-long cultural festival—Anandotsava began on Monday (November 14) and saw
active participation of scholars and staff in activities such as a Singing competition (Solo and
Duet song), Dance competition (Solo Classical and Non-Classical), Skit Competition and
Poster Competition (poster painting).Speaking at the launch ceremony of the annual festival, Prof. (Dr.) Tanuja Manoj Nesari, Director of All India Institute of Ayurveda, said, “The Annual and Cultural Sports Week has been organised to give creative space to the doctors, staff, and students of AIIA. The festival
has many competitions highlighting various themes of Ayurveda, which would be propagated in creative formats such as poetry competitions, Rangoli, mimicry, mime, dance,
and others.” A unique ‘Best Out of Waste’ competition on the theme ‘Kabaad Se Jugaad’ will also be organised on 16th November 2022, allowing the contestants to showcase their creativity.
The same day will see the culmination of Dhun 2022, a solo music competition
(instrumental) that will highlight the performances of the participants. Other interesting events during the day would include a DanceCompetition (Folk Dance) and a unique Ayurvedic Dumb Charades competition. Kavyanjali–A poetry competition on the theme Ayurvedo Amritanaam, Aarogyam, Swasthyam will display the poetic skills of staff and students at the institute on November
17, 2022. This will be followed by a Dance Competition (Western Dance), a Mimicry
Competition, and a Pencil Painting Competition.
Competitions such as a Shlok Antakshari, Extempore/ Debate, Mehandi and Rangoli will be organised on November 18. On the same day, a Rangoli Competition based on the theme ‘Har Din Ayurveda’ will be highlighting the importance of the ancient branch of medicine