Sri Guru Harkrishan Senior Secondary Public School Sector 40-C Chandigarh celebrated Punjabi Language Day
Sri Guru Harkrishan Senior Secondary Public School Sector 40-C Chandigarh celebrated Punjabi Language Day with great enthusiasm and fervour to promote love, respect and awareness of the Punjabi language. The celebration was organised under the theme ‘Mother Tongue Punjabi – Our Identity, Our Pride’ with the objective of familiarising students with the importance of their mother tongue and connecting them with Punjabi language, literature and culture. A variety of creative and literary activities were organised for students from Classes I to VIII who participated enthusiastically.
The Pre-Primary students participated in activities under the theme ‘Meri Pyari Punjabi’, which included forming words using Gurmukhi letters, writing Gurmukhi alphabets with their fingers in sand and practising Punjabi handwriting.
Students of Classes III to V participated in activities based on the theme ‘Colours of Punjabi Folk Culture’. They showcased their talent through Punjabi poems, folk couplets (Boliyan), storytelling and a handwriting competition.
Students of Classes VI to VIII expressed their creativity by writing meaningful and inspiring slogans highlighting the glory and significance of their mother tongue.
A special morning assembly was conducted in Punjabi. The programme commenced with the soulful rendition of the Shabad. Students presented news headlines, the Thought of the Day, poems and speeches highlighting the importance and richness of the Punjabi language.
A role-play activity was also organised in which students portrayed renowned Punjabi writers and shared interesting facts about their lives and literary contributions. The melodious presentation of Punjabi folk songs offered a glimpse into the rich folk heritage of Punjab.
Furthermore, a skit highlighting the significance of the mother tongue and Punjabi culture was presented, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
The celebration provided students with a valuable opportunity to connect with the roots of the Punjabi language, its rich literary heritage and cultural values. All the activities helped strengthen their sense of love, pride and belonging towards their mother tongue.
The Principal, Mrs. Shama Kukkal, appreciated the initiative and emphasised that a mother tongue is not merely a medium of communication but the very essence of our identity, roots and culture. She encouraged students to respect their mother tongue, Punjabi, read and write it with pride, and incorporate it into their everyday lives.
Overall, the celebration was a meaningful and enriching experience that successfully instilled a sense of pride and affection for the Punjabi language among students while spreading the message of preserving and promoting our rich linguistic and cultural heritage.