Freshersworld :: Campus Fests - PALLAVI 09 on feb 21, the largest college cultural extravaganza

This November, BITS Pilani, Goa campus presents its annual cultural festival WAVES - Winter 2009. Here is your opportunity to unleash your creativity in events of various categories like Dance, Music, Drama, Fine Arts, Literary and Quizzing. The Specials category offers exciting events like Fashion Parade, Mr. and Ms. Waves and Natyanjali.

While the days at WAVES pass in a blur of activity and entertainment, the nights are even better with performances by renowned artistes. Get ready to be spellbound as KK performs on stage, delighting his audience with his hit songs. DJ Suketu promises to make it a crazy but memorable night with his pulsating beats. Parikrama, one of India’s best rock bands will be headlining at Waves this year, headlining Sea Rock, the region's biggest semi professional rock band competition with 30 bands from across the nation. Apart from these major performances and competitions; we also have innovative workshops throughout the fest on subjects such as film making, ambigram designing and hypnotism. So head for Goa from November 6^th to 8^th, 2009 and experience India's Hottest Cultural Festival, even in winter.

The WAVES Debate

A wise man once said, "My life is my argument".

This competition, a tapestry of argument, reasoning and persuasion, is a classic masterpiece. It draws massive audiences and participants all the same, every year. It is witness to some of the best in-house and national debaters who battle it out in a riveting exhibition of logic, eloquence and passion alike.

Participation is as always, unlimited and in teams of two. The first round will consist of Round table debates with each member of each team necessarily taking opposite stands on the same issue. Apart from ensuring equality at the preliminary stages of the contest, it truly tests a team’s ability to play from either position with equal ease. The subsequent round will see teams debating a crisis from assigned lobby positions. This round assesses a team’s insight into not only the significance of the issue at hand but also its scope, implication and consequence of a solution, if any. The four best teams who make it through these gruelling, yet challenging rounds will participate in the finals of the WAVES Debate, held in the British Parliamentary style. One of the most constructive and analytical forms of debating, it is the accepted format of debating worldwide

The consistency in judgement and the subtle, strategic presentation of argument is sure to leave you enthralled.

FASHION PARADE

Truly an event that captures the creativity, colour and the sheer excitement that has come to define waves over the years, the fashion parade is an impressive sight to behold. Participants strut their latest creations on the ramp, in front of a packed audience as both noise and adrenalin levels soar through the roof. The theme-based displays captivate one and all as the stunning interplay of colours and the eclectic combinations of styles dazzle the masses. The essence of the event lies in its ability to exhibit some of the most stunning works of fashion transcending timelines and cultures, all the while exuding a contemporary vibe to the whole performance. And the well-orchestrated use of background music adds another dimension to the event, one that subtly reflects the mood of the display. And this year, featuring themes such as Ocean hues, Vintage, and Incredible India, the fashion parade promises to be a feast for the eyes yet again.

The event is divided into two rounds, an elimination round and a final round. Teams are required to submit a copy of their event write-ups and bring 2 CDs containing their music tracks. Emphasis will be given to clothing, portrayal and originality, so think outside the box. Optionally, a projector screen will be present as a backdrop which can be used if required. The performances are required to be conducted within 15 minutes between curtains, failing which, points will be deducted. Thus, this is an event for those who have that little bit of oomph and that tiny spark of creativity that can set a stage alight.

All in all, the glitz, the glamour, the flashing lights and the deafening noise levels make the Fashion Parade a riveting show and one of Waves' most memorable nights.

Hamaari Awaaz Suno (Street Play)

WAVES - Winter 2009 will be host to a myriad of challenging and engaging events. An embodiment of this spirit of competition is the Street Play event, named Hamaari Awaaz Suno. A common theme binds together the event- a social message, and hence the name. The objective of the event is not only to provide a platform for showcasing talent in the departments of acting, directing and script writing, but also to drive home a subtle point; to serve as a reminder of what we as a society have often forgotten or trodden upon. Because sometimes, actions speak louder with words.

The maximum number of participants for this event has been kept at 12, with a maximum of one entry per college. Each play is expected to last for about 15 to 20 minutes. The use of props is allowed, but with a ceiling of 10 different kinds. There is no limit, however, to how creative one can get, and therein lies the beauty of this event- the freedom to choose any path one may desire, but making sure it leads to the same destination: the social message.

INDIAN ROCK

Among all forms of art, music is a medium that can effortlessly put forth an idea which cannot be put into words but at the same time wants its voice to be heard in today's social and cultural milieu.

In India, with the growing popularity of Western Rock music among today's youth, Rock music, too, has been imbibed into the cultural mosaic. India, too, has learned to rhyme with the changing times in the new world, giving rise to a new genre - a blend of Indian music and rock.

In keeping with this trend, WAVES Winter 2009 introduces INDIAN ROCK, a new event that beckons creativity which juxtaposes lyrics in Indian languages with the usual Rock paraphernalia.

The maximum number of entries per college has been kept as one, with the maximum number of participants being 7. A minimum of one vocal and one percussion instrument is compulsory for each team.

As regards to creativity, the sky is the limit. Participants can play music based on a theme of their choice. The competition heats up as participants are expected to play a different song in the final round, in case they qualify. The stakes are high with the coveted prize including 150 hours of free recording time with Xion Labs.