Muzaffarpur: A two-day art festival organised under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan brought together students from both city and rural schools, filling the district school with colours, music and cheer. The event, which began on Monday, proved that education is not only about books and exams but also about nurturing creativity and imagination. Children took the stage with confidence, showing how art can be as powerful as academics in shaping their future.
The festival was inaugurated by District Education Programme Officer (DPO) Sujit Kumar Das, who praised the efforts of the students and teachers. He said that such programmes allow children, especially from rural areas, to showcase their hidden skills. “When art and education come together, only then does learning achieve its full meaning,” he remarked. He added that art helps children to think in new ways and understand the deeper philosophy of education.
The competitions were organised in many categories, including dance, drama, singing, painting, sculpture, games and toys. The participation was enthusiastic, with 28 schools taking part in solo music, 56 schools in group singing, 14 students in visual arts, 15 in toy-making and sports, and 59 students in painting. From soulful songs to creative paintings, every performance showed how talented the children of the district are.
The programme was anchored by Prakash Mishra, while Manoj Kumar managed the day’s schedule as division in-charge. Technical support was provided by Vikas Kumar. Among the many performers, Gungun Thakur from High School Rewa, Akanksha from High School Rohua and Madhavi Ranjan from Ramesh Rani Girls High School were praised for their music. Group singing by students of Mukherjee Seminary and High School Chandpura drew loud applause. Paintings by Ragini Kumari of Navratra High School Patahi and Vipasha Kumari of Radha Krishna Kedia also stood out for their creativity.
The art festival will conclude on Tuesday with more events lined up. For the students, however, the real victory has already been achieved — the joy of expressing themselves through art and proving that creativity has an equal place alongside studies.
