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Independence Day celebrated on August 15 every year, marks the day when India gained freedom from British colonial rule in 1947. Christ University, Bangalore, too, organised a commemorative event to honour this significant national occasion. The event began with flag hoisting at 8:30 pm by the honourable Vice Chancellor, Fr Dr Joseph CC, in the presence of the guest of honour, Lt Colonel Himanshu Singh. Fr Viju P Devassy, the Pro VC, Fr Varghese KJ, the Chief Finance Officer and Fr Sebastian Mathai, Principal of Christ Junior College, graced the event with their presence. Around 2,700 students and 245 NCC cadets, alumni and faculty members were present. The celebrations included the NCC parade, the main attraction of the event. The event was concluded by 11 am. For more Photographs:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/christuniversity/albums/72177720310504169

The Department of Performing Arts and Western Music hosted a Lecdem concert by Kalamandalam Sajith Vijayan on Mizhavu, the accompanying instrument in Koodiyattam. The 5-day workshop was concluded by a spectacular display of the art form Koodiyattam, a traditional art form from Kerala that combines ancient Sanskrit theatre with the elements of ‘Koothu’. The art form can be dated back to the Sangam era. Kutiyattam is the oldest still practised Sanskrit theatrical tradition, recognized by Unesco as World Heritage. However, due to several factors, it is rare to have the opportunity to attend a performance outside specific areas of Kerala. Kalamandalam is the leading institution for the teaching of Kutiyattam. Besides being teachers in that institution, Kalamandalam Sangeeth Chakyar and Kalamandalam Sajith Vijayan are among the most appreciated performers of this art form. The workshop has given students a chance to approach the basic techniques of Kutiyattam acting and the main procedures

Darpan 2023 was inaugurated on August 7, 2023, at the University football field. Vice Chancellor, Dr Fr Joseph CC, Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr Fr Viju P D, Chief Finance Officer, Dr Fr Varghese K J, Deans of different schools and HOD of all the departments were present for the event's inauguration. Around 5000 students across all the deaneries and departments were part of various cultural events for the inauguration.         As the program sequence unfolded with the NCC band, the sports team marched, the choir sang the inaugural hymn, and the vice chancellor opened the pedagogic league 2023 declaring Darpan. The program continued with the march off by the sports team, a performance by the Wind chamber orchestra, and an exceptional performance by the choir of 200 plus students. Natyaarpana, DOC and DPS students performed exemplary dance moves with classical, contemporary, and Bollywood movements. The Wind Chamber Orchestra concluded the inauguration with a rendition of the National Anth