Internationale Pictorial
     
  On passing through the Garden City College (GCC) gates, the first thing we noticed was an array of flags, flags of different nations, each one with tale to narrate, each one with a unique colours but all with a symbolic meaning, something that binds. This put us in a spin. We then came to the realisation that these colors and flags and their stories represent humanity. They were all fluttering from the same distance from the ground, fluttering for the same reason, equally high reflects Kumar Sawan and Siddarth Ayyagari.          
         
As Gardenia Internationale got underway, we also understood that that the bonding was not merely subject to symbolism because out of the many faces we saw and the many others we knew, they all came from distant lands. Come to think of it, the way the event made us really proud. Just like Gardenia, which just concluded on campus, the event had the same emphasis and efforts went to make it such a grand one. Certainly, the unity shown by the international students was not surprising because this blend is not a novelty to our college.

The organization, planning and execution of the events were flawless and highly professional. The afternoon function unfurled with a host of colleges taking part in the competitions. The student's body, Federation of International Student Associations Bangalore (FISA-B) did its part bringing together the member associations. The performances during the day were moving and everyone was impressed.
The events were categorized into four segments namely, Western music (solo and group), Western dance (solo and group), Ethnic folk dance and Ethnic fashion show. One such event as the western dance by the African group really set the pace for what was to come. Even though the anticipation for the evening half was better, the afternoon show delivered more than what it promised.

The Sri Lankan groups performed an elegant dance and rendered song emphasizing on the rich cultural heritage. Ethnic fashion shows by Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Yemen and various other countries gave an insight into the various cultural dressing styles of these countries.

Outside the auditorium, the Sri Lanka and Bangladesh stalls were set up where various delicacies were on display. Besides the food there was also some valuable information about these nations
The afternoon show also went well and spirits were high as this was just the beginning to what was to come. As we sat watching the celebrations of numerous cultures coming together on one platform, a thought that kept nagging us -after all, it is not a tall task to be welcomed, accepted and loved in a foreign land. This was a humbling experience.

         
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
     
Kumar Sawan and Siddarth Ayyagari
BA (Journalism)