15th Aug 2008 8 AM
All of the India was celebrating its 62nd Independence Day. Everyone was Commemorating the independence of India. At the same time in a small room some where in Chennai some unique celebrations were going on. They were also celebrating Independence. But this was a distinct celebration of some other kind of independence. We all celebrated independence of 25 visually challenged girls of Goodwill foundation. Undoubtedly they epitomize true spirit of independence. Their independence is not about freedom of land from foreigners but it symbolizes the freedom of their soul. Efforts to make these talented girls independent have started to bear fruits which were displayed by the beautiful stage performances by these girls. Everything came up really beautifully.
Let’s experience this unique experience…
Room no 101 of DoMS, which surely is our second home was buzz with excitement. The whole atmosphere was electrifying as well as patriotic with everyone carrying small flag on their white kurtas, which was our de facto dress code. Big red tilak could only add more flavor to our theme. Entry of our 25 visually challenged momentarily altered the ambience of the room. Everyone now was calm and confused with what to expect next. It started with a meaningful welcome note by Shiwani and was followed by lamp lightening ceremony which was made international by presence of our Germans friends . CR sir added his own flavor prodding these girls by assuring his unstinted support to these girls. “Rang de basanti chola” changed everything all over again. With everyone singing and clapping it brought everyone back to high energy levels. Then a performance on Tamil song, which half of us dint understand, captured imagination of everyone present. It indeed was a gem of a performance by our talented young singers. Vipul played the guitar skillfully and I am sure he must have earned few hidden admirers. Now it was the time for our girls to come to the stage and showcase their singing talent. For the next 20 minutes there was an utter silence in the room. No body moved even an inch. Everyone was thoughtlessly thoughtless. Only one thing was playing in every bodies mind and soul and it was being sung by our hugely talented guests…………Without an iota of doubt the best performance of the day or perhaps of the long coming time.
As MBA students a lot of us use to think that when it comes to expressing their idea no one can beat us but all of us were easily proved wrong in the free style elocution competition in which our girls show cased their talent. Someone talked about Gandiji and some talked about Nahruji. But each one of the performer had something unique to offer. It again left us spellbound. Till now all most everyone present must have started to admire these hugely talented and confident girls who have decided to take on the challenge of the life head-on.
Next 2 hours were complete fun when we played few music games. It was extremely gratifying to see them laugh, clap and smile. We ended on a small prize and gift distribution ceremony where every volunteer and faculty present gave away the prizes and all of the girls.
I don’t have words to describe a lot of moments which all of us experienced subconsciously. All I can say is that when I was walking back to my place, my soul was completely at peace. I was completely void of thoughts…
This has marked an end to one phase of our efforts. Now we plan to start all over again. Miles to go before we sleep because a lot still needs to done…. …
All of the India was celebrating its 62nd Independence Day. Everyone was Commemorating the independence of India. At the same time in a small room some where in Chennai some unique celebrations were going on. They were also celebrating Independence. But this was a distinct celebration of some other kind of independence. We all celebrated independence of 25 visually challenged girls of Goodwill foundation. Undoubtedly they epitomize true spirit of independence. Their independence is not about freedom of land from foreigners but it symbolizes the freedom of their soul. Efforts to make these talented girls independent have started to bear fruits which were displayed by the beautiful stage performances by these girls. Everything came up really beautifully.
Let’s experience this unique experience…
Room no 101 of DoMS, which surely is our second home was buzz with excitement. The whole atmosphere was electrifying as well as patriotic with everyone carrying small flag on their white kurtas, which was our de facto dress code. Big red tilak could only add more flavor to our theme. Entry of our 25 visually challenged momentarily altered the ambience of the room. Everyone now was calm and confused with what to expect next. It started with a meaningful welcome note by Shiwani and was followed by lamp lightening ceremony which was made international by presence of our Germans friends . CR sir added his own flavor prodding these girls by assuring his unstinted support to these girls. “Rang de basanti chola” changed everything all over again. With everyone singing and clapping it brought everyone back to high energy levels. Then a performance on Tamil song, which half of us dint understand, captured imagination of everyone present. It indeed was a gem of a performance by our talented young singers. Vipul played the guitar skillfully and I am sure he must have earned few hidden admirers. Now it was the time for our girls to come to the stage and showcase their singing talent. For the next 20 minutes there was an utter silence in the room. No body moved even an inch. Everyone was thoughtlessly thoughtless. Only one thing was playing in every bodies mind and soul and it was being sung by our hugely talented guests…………Without an iota of doubt the best performance of the day or perhaps of the long coming time.
As MBA students a lot of us use to think that when it comes to expressing their idea no one can beat us but all of us were easily proved wrong in the free style elocution competition in which our girls show cased their talent. Someone talked about Gandiji and some talked about Nahruji. But each one of the performer had something unique to offer. It again left us spellbound. Till now all most everyone present must have started to admire these hugely talented and confident girls who have decided to take on the challenge of the life head-on.
Next 2 hours were complete fun when we played few music games. It was extremely gratifying to see them laugh, clap and smile. We ended on a small prize and gift distribution ceremony where every volunteer and faculty present gave away the prizes and all of the girls.
I don’t have words to describe a lot of moments which all of us experienced subconsciously. All I can say is that when I was walking back to my place, my soul was completely at peace. I was completely void of thoughts…
This has marked an end to one phase of our efforts. Now we plan to start all over again. Miles to go before we sleep because a lot still needs to done…. …
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