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Boiragi 2025 Celebrates Bengal’s Folk Spirit at St. Xavier’s College
St. Xavier’s College in Kolkata held a special festival called Boiragi 2025 to celebrate Bengali culture.
It was all about enjoying the traditional folk spirit of Bengal.
Students showcased their talents through various performances, like dancing to folk music, singing, acting, and even a band competition.
They also participated in creative writing and art contests.
The festival mixed old traditions with new ideas, showing how to keep cultural roots alive while being creative today.
The event ended with an exciting concert by a popular band, bringing everyone together in celebration.
St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata’s Bengali Literary Society hosted the annual cultural festival, Boiragi 2025, on November 6, 2025.
The festival celebrated Bengal’s folk spirit, blending traditional customs with modern creative expressions.
Performances included a dance tribute to folk ensemble Dohar, a choir, a recitation, a drama, and a Battle of Bands.
Online competitions in poster making, photography, and creative writing explored folk identity through contemporary mediums.
The event concluded with a performance by the band Lakkhichhara, celebrating Bengal’s heritage and fostering creativity.
- Who
- Bengali Literary Society (BLS) of St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata; students; faculty; Rev. Fr. Dr. Dominic Savio, S.J.; Shamik Chatterjee; Lakkhichhara
- What
- Boiragi 2025, an annual cultural festival celebrating Bengal’s folk spirit with traditional and contemporary performances, competitions, and a musical concert.
- Where
- Fr. Depelchin Auditorium, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
- When
- November 6, 2025
- Why
- To celebrate Bengal’s folk spirit, blend timeless traditions with contemporary creative expression, and reaffirm the college's commitment to preserving cultural roots while inspiring new forms of creativity.
Traditional Focus
Modern Integration
Performance Styles
Traditional Focus
The festival began with a dance production paying tribute to the legendary folk music ensemble Dohar, focusing on capturing the emotional essence of their melodies.
Modern Integration
Student bands in the Battle of Bands blended folk influences with modern rhythms, showcasing musical innovation, and a choir presented a fusion of folk harmonies with contemporary arrangements.
Artistic Mediums
Traditional Focus
The event featured a recitation of Rabindranath Tagore’s “Dui Bigha Jomeen” and a drama production titled “Guru Jodi Form-e Thake” which used humor and satire to depict modern life complexities.
Modern Integration
Online competitions like poster making, photography, and creative writing allowed students to explore folk identity through contemporary artistic mediums, showcasing digital creativity.
Key facts
- Event Name
- Boiragi 2025
- Host
- Bengali Literary Society (BLS) of St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata
- Theme
- Celebration of Bengal’s Folk Spirit
- Date
- November 6, 2025
- Venue
- Fr. Depelchin Auditorium, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
- Key Performances
- Dance tribute to Dohar, Choir performance, Rabindranath Tagore recitation, BLS drama production, Battle of Bands, Lakkhichhara closing performance
- Competitions
- Poster making, photography, creative writing
Quotes
Rev. Fr. Johnson Padiyara, SJ
Vice-Principal of St. Xavier’s College, Raghabpur Campus
“We are excited to embark on this journey with the Bengal Business Council as our Ecosystem Partner. Their expertise and network will be invaluable in fostering a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem at our Raghabpur Campus.”
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Rev. Dr. Dominic Savio, SJ
Principal of St. Xavier’s College
“I am immensely proud of the students and faculty who have organized Exhult 2025. This event is a testament to the innovative spirit and collaborative ethos that we foster at St. Xavier's. I encourage all participants to leverage the knowledge gained today to create meaningful impact.”
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Dr. Tridib Sengupta
Professor-in-Charge of the Hult Prize at SXC
“The Hult Prize has always been about empowering the next generation of innovators to solve the world's most pressing challenges. Exhult 2025 at Raghabpur is a significant step in that direction, bringing together bright minds and providing them with the platform to explore their extraordinary potential.”
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Mr. Subhashis Dutt
Founder and General Secretary of the Bengal Business Council
“Entrepreneurship is often about embracing the unexpected. My message to the students today is to be curious, be resilient, and never shy away from challenges. They are the future leaders and innovators.”
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Ms. Indrani Mukherjee and the Chowman Team
Hospitality Management Workshop leaders
“Hospitality is more than just a service; it's about creating memorable experiences. We have shared insights into how passion for excellence can be translated into a rewarding professional career in this dynamic industry.”
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Adv. Sourav Chunder
Legal Advisor at the Bengal Business Council
“In today's rapidly evolving professional landscape, strong leadership, effective communication, and adaptability are paramount. We have focused on equipping students with the tools to navigate these aspects successfully and build resilient careers.”
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Mr. Sanjay Saraf
Founder and CEO of Sanjay Saraf Educational Institute (SSEI)
“Critical thinking and career resilience are not just buzzwords; they are essential skills for navigating the complexities of the modern professional world. SSEI is committed to nurturing these abilities in aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals.”
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