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Noida: The second day of 2^nd Global Literary Festival Noida 2016 witnessed three collections. The first collection “Raas” designed by Mr. Vivek Rao (M.Sc. FD) represented the eternal bond of love and did absolute justice to its theme “Wedding”. It very aptly depicted the feeling of togetherness and culmination of two souls.

The second collection “Contrast” was an amalgamation of black and white inspired by extreme opposites. The designers Mr. Rajat Kalra and Ms. Rashmi Singh (Diploma FD) tried to showcase that without the black, white can’t be defined and vice-versa just like happiness and sadness holds no meaning without each other.

The third collection “Reflection” was inspired by the inner strength of a female, who has the capability to shine even in the darkest of nights. She absorbs all negativities and reflects back just the shine, sparkle and dazzle. The students of Diploma FD designed the collection.

The fashion school has grown professional in its approach. The products produced by students are at par with any popular and experienced fashion designers, I congratulate the whole team and associate director Ritu Lal for that,” said Sandeep Marwah President of the festival.

Noida: On the first day of 2^nd Global Literary Festival Noida 2016 three design collections were showcased. The show began with the collection “Kitaabein” designed by Ms. Ipshita Pani (M.Sc. FD). The collection was inspired by the world of books, which is losing its importance with the advancement of technology.

The concept of books locked inside the bookshelves and looking at us was beautifully presented in the form of garments. The second collection “Frolic Hearts” was inspired by the philosophy of the poets who have delivered a strong message of living life to the fullest, whatever the situation be.

The wonderful colors and extremely flamboyant silhouettes did complete justice to the inspiration. The collection was a combined effort of Ms. Surjeet Singh, Ms. Vishakha Bharti and Ms. Richa (Diploma FD) informed Ritu Lal Associate Director of School of Fashion And Design.

The last collection “Rang-Rez” was inspired by the various emotions the colors carry. It wonderfully showcased the various colors symbolizing different phases of life. The students of B.Sc. FD designed the collection.

“I am proud of students of Asian School of Fashion And Design for their extra ordinary efforts in designing clothes,” said Sandeep Marwah President of the festival.

Noida: Entertainment is the essential part of any festival any where in the World. The performances of music and dance depict your culture and helps in learning more about the arts and culture of the place.

“With almost thirty countries participating in the Global Literary Festival it was necessary to show   our heritage and cultural to all these foreign delegates. Vidha Lal won the hearts of the audiences,” said Sandeep Marwah President of the Festival.

Vidha Lal, a multi-faceted kathak exponent is a disciple of renowned guru smt. Geetanjali Lal of Jaipur gharana. Vidha has emerged as a rising star in the field of kathak. She is an empanelled artist of Indian council for cultural relations (ICCR) and ‘A’ grade artist from Delhi Doordarshan. Vidha has earned great acclaim in the media and from connoisseurs for her brilliant solo performances in India and abroad.

She received ‘Sri krishana Gana Sabha Endownment Award 2010’, Chennai. She made a Guinness world record for most numbers of spins (103) in one minute in 2011. Later Vimla Batham Member of the Legislative Assembly Noida in the capacity of Chief Guest honored Vida Lal with the participation certificate of 2^nd GLFN.

The event was presented by Asian Academy of Arts and supported by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry. Indo Wales Creative Forum, Indo Hungarian Film Association and Indo Malawi Cultural Forum were also participating.

Noida: “Literature and all arts go together, there is lot to learn from them. Exhibition of paintings has added colors to the show,” said H.E. Jožef Drofenik Ambassador of Slovenia to India while inaugurating the exhibition at 2^nd Global Literary Festival Noida 2016.

“No art can convince unless and until there is an aesthetic sense in it. These paintings are teaching us the same,” added Alfred Vilili Counselor of Embassy of Malawi in India.

Only artist can explain the details of the painting as he has conceived it like a baby. He goes through all the pains of making it before its display at exhibition hall,” said Jaleez Sherwani renowned film writer from Mumbai.

We believe in overall development of our students of cinema and journalism, therefore we teach them also through these art works. They learn how to appreciate the art,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

Paintings are the expression of artists what he has in his mind and heart. Its is a book on canvas,” said Buddhinath Mishra a renowned national writer.

Ajay Shukla of Madya Pradesh, Ajit Banks, Dr. Jun Moni Bora, Joginder Singh and Tusha Rani from Assam A.K.Azad , Alana Material , Ashoo Malik ,Christins , Ekta Jain, Iqbal Krishna, , Kiran Soni Gupta, Manish Pandey, Neelam Mansharamanum Pawan Lohiya, Prabhuda Ghosh, Rashmi Dayal, Sakesh Sanghvi and Vimi Indira from Delhi, Jakela Niaz Singapore, Sanjouy Maurya from Mumbai participated in the exhibition. Iqbal Krishna curated the exhibition.