{"id":5466,"date":"2014-11-03T11:06:50","date_gmt":"2014-11-03T05:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5466"},"modified":"2025-01-07T11:48:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T06:18:20","slug":"celebrating-the-27th-annual-day-a-riot-of-colors-at-baru-sahib","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/celebrating-the-27th-annual-day-a-riot-of-colors-at-baru-sahib\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the 27th Annual Day &#8211; A Riot of Colors at Baru Sahib"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/celebrating-the-27th-annual-day-a-riot-of-colors-at-baru-sahib\/#Baru_Sahibs_Annual_Celebration_Shines_Bright\" >Baru Sahib\u2019s Annual Celebration Shines Bright<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/celebrating-the-27th-annual-day-a-riot-of-colors-at-baru-sahib\/#Key_Guests_and_Performances\" >Key Guests and Performances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/celebrating-the-27th-annual-day-a-riot-of-colors-at-baru-sahib\/#Achievements_and_Milestones\" >Achievements and Milestones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/celebrating-the-27th-annual-day-a-riot-of-colors-at-baru-sahib\/#A_Mission_for_Peace_and_Progress\" >A Mission for Peace and Progress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baru_Sahibs_Annual_Celebration_Shines_Bright\"><\/span>Baru Sahib\u2019s Annual Celebration Shines Bright<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Valley of Divine Peace came alive with vibrant colors and spirited performances as Akal Academy Baru Sahib celebrated its 27th Annual Day on November 2, 2014. Distinguished guests, parents, and students gathered in the picturesque Himalayan foothills for the grand occasion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5467 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114619.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114619.png 682w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114619-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114619-370x238.png 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114619-270x174.png 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114619-570x367.png 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Guests_and_Performances\"><\/span>Key Guests and Performances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The event welcomed Mr. Surjit Singh Rakhra (Minister of Higher Education, Punjab) as the Chief Guest and Mr. Greg Floyd (Consul, US Embassy to India) as the Guest of Honour. Highlights included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Parade and Ceremonial Band Performance:<\/strong> A stunning march past and salute ceremony by the students.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural and Spiritual Displays:<\/strong> Shabad recitals, orchestral performances, and a skit honoring Bhagat Dhanna Ji captivated the audience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Showcases:<\/strong> Students presented &#8220;Mission Mars&#8221; and &#8220;Global Village,&#8221; celebrating scientific achievements and cultural diversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114707.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"661\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114707.png 661w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114707-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114707-370x245.png 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114707-270x179.png 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114707-570x378.png 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Achievements_and_Milestones\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5469 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114845.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"674\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114845.png 674w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114845-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114845-370x237.png 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114845-270x173.png 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114845-470x300.png 470w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114845-570x365.png 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><br \/>\nAchievements and Milestones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Dr. Neelam Kaur, Principal of Akal Academy, presented the school\u2019s annual report, highlighting:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding Class X and XII results.<\/li>\n<li>Accreditation by the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge University for advanced curricula.<\/li>\n<li>Initiatives like the Save Earth Program and the region\u2019s largest solar energy projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5470 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114952.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"677\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114952.png 677w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114952-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114952-370x236.png 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114952-270x172.png 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114952-470x300.png 470w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-114952-570x363.png 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Mission_for_Peace_and_Progress\"><\/span>A Mission for Peace and Progress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, President of the Kalgidhar Trust, emphasized the importance of spirituality in education and highlighted ongoing projects such as de-addiction centers and rural education programs. He concluded with a heartfelt blessing and a call to action for collective efforts toward global peace.<\/p>\n<p>The event concluded with prize distribution and a divine address, leaving attendees inspired by the academy\u2019s mission to empower rural communities and foster global harmony.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEWS Coverage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5471\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-115102.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-115102.png 999w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-115102-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-115102-768x503.png 768w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-115102-370x242.png 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-115102-270x177.png 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-115102-570x373.png 570w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-115102-764x500.png 764w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot-2025-01-07-115102-740x484.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baru Sahib\u2019s Annual Celebration Shines Bright The Valley of Divine Peace came alive with vibrant colors and spirited performances as Akal Academy Baru Sahib celebrated its 27th Annual Day on November 2, 2014. 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