Cultural Bonanza of Grades XI and XII Showcases Plethora of Culture and Creativity at DAVSKVB
Date: Nov 6th, 2026
Cultural Bonanza, the much-awaited group dance competition for Grades XI and XII, was held in Buddha Hall on November 5.
The programme was held in the presence of Mr. Ramchandra Khanal and Senior School Co-ordinator Mr. Tank Meghji Devji. The programme was moderated by Head of the English Department, Ms. Asha Khadka. Dance teachers of Junior School, Mr. Janak Chaudhary and Ms. Dipama Khulal, served as judges for the competition.
The formal proceedings began with an introduction of the programme by Ms. Khadka, who highlighted that the objective of Cultural Bonanza is to celebrate art, culture, and creativity. DAV School strongly believes that culture and tradition shape our identities, connect us to our roots, and guide the way we see the world.
As a part of the competition, Grade XII ‘A’ presented the Garba dance of Gujarat, India. Grade XI ‘A’ performed Tamang Selo of Central Nepal, while Grade XII ‘B’ presented the Jhyaure dance of Western Nepal. Grade XI ‘B’ showcased a multicultural Nepali dance.
Similarly, Grade XII ‘C’ presented Punjabi Bhangra, Grade XI ‘C’ performed Haryanwi dance, Grade XII ‘D’ presented Lavani dance, Grade XI ‘D’ showcased Newari dance, and Grade XII ‘E’ presented a South Indian dance.
In his brief address, the Senior School Co-ordinator noted that Cultural Bonanza is a regular calendar activity of the Senior School. He thanked the choreographers, teachers, technical staff, and students for their sincere efforts in staging the programme on the scheduled date despite the limited time available for preparation and practice.
The results were announced immediately after the competition. Grade XII ‘E’ won the runner-up trophy, with each team member receiving a certificate and a medal. The championship trophy of Cultural Bonanza 2026/27 was claimed by Grade XI ‘C’. Each member of the winning team received a merit certificate and a medal. Mr. Ramchandra Khanal, in the presence of the Senior School Co-ordinator, presented the awards to the winners and certificates to all the participants.
Meanwhile, Pragyan Adhikari, a Grade X student, delighted the audience with a melodious rendition of the song ‘Doko Bunne Nigalo Choyale’. The welcome speech was delivered by Senior School Cultural Captain Hitisha Maheshwari, while Head Girl Jiya Jha proposed the vote of thanks.
Towards the end, Ms. Khadka remarked that the beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people and thanked the school for bringing such diverse cultures together under one roof.
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