Blooming Buds School, Moga celebrated the Festival of ‘Vaisakhi’ with Great Enthusiasm

Blooming Buds School, Moga a renowned educational institution of Moga city celebrated the festival of Vaisakhi with great devotion and enthusiasm under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Saini and Chairperson Madam Kamal Saini. The school staff and all students were present on this occasion. During the morning assembly, students presented attractive charts and articles to enhance the knowledge of their peers. While presenting the articles, students explained that Vaisakhi is celebrated every year during the wheat harvest, as the crop is fully ripe and ready by this time. School Principal Dr. Hamiliya Rani noted that while Vaisakhi is a symbol of happiness, it also brings to mind the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, where hundreds were martyred on the orders of British officer General Dyer. The school staff, management, and students paid their heartfelt tributes to those martyrs.

This day also holds great historical significance in Sikhism, as the Khalsa Panth was established and the ‘Panj Pyare’ (Five Beloved Ones) were initiated on this day in 1699 at Sri Anandpur Sahib. On this occasion, the school choir sang “Deh Siva Var Mohe Ihe.” Students from UKG, 3rd, and 8th grades also performed Punjabi folk dances. School Chairperson Madam Kamal Saini told the students that Punjab’s history and heritage are very rich and great, and Vaisakhi reflects this culture and Punjabi spirit. She mentioned that while Vaisakhi marks the beginning of the month of Vaisakh, it also signals the start of the wheat harvest. She further added that as Punjabis, it is our moral responsibility to respect our festivals and preserve our heritage. In conclusion, the school extended Vaisakhi wishes to all students and staff.