Desh Bhagat University in collaboration with Hara Punjab Khara Samaj celebrated green Christmas in which the foreign students as well as members of teaching and non teaching staff participated with full zeal and fervour. Chancellor, Desh Bhagat University, Dr. Zora Singh cut the cake and everyone wished Merry Christmas to one another by distributing plants. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Zora Singh highlighted the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and exhorted everyone present to follow his teachings and lead pious lives & added that saplings and plants would make great gifts to send this Christmas & tree-planting could be a fun, festive & meaningful way to spend the holidays.
Christmas trees were decorated by the students with stars and bells. Melodious carols were sung by students. Beautiful glimpses showing nativity scene of Lord Jesus. A colorful cultural program was also arranged on this occasion which included Bhangra, Giddha, Songs, Solo Dance and Fancy Dress etc.
Ms. Tejinder Kaur, pro chancellor, Desh Bhagat University conveying her best wishes on the occasion, said “Lord Jesus Christ was a symbol of Love and Peace, spreading happiness and mitigating the sufferings of others.” She said that the basic idea behind celebrating green Christmas is to create awareness among the students about the importance of trees in our life. Desh Bhagat University by distributing saplings amongst students & faculty, we committed that every student will plant atleast one sapling in his neighborhood to make the environment green & pollution free as the key to greener planet is in our hands. She further mentioned that Desh Bhagat University is a global village where we have students from many countries vis Rwanda, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nepal, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh etc.
At the end of the celebration, chocolates, candies and gifts were distributed to all the students. Dr. Zora Singh & Ms. Tejinder Kaur thanked all the guests and wished the students & all the staff members best wishes for the Christmas and the New Year.