Mood I: Day 2 gets funky

December 22, Day Two of Mood I, saw people really getting into the mood. The first event to kickstart the day was the English Debate semi-finals. The topics were socially relevant and touched on homosexuality, migrants and democracy, among others.

One of the new competitions introduced this year, Castle Making, saw a very enthusiastic response. Participants came up with a whole host of designs and design philosophies, including the very interesting 'Castle of the Future'!

Day Two was a treat for the musically-inclined.

The first of the many musical events was the solo Western Instrumental, which saw a display of talent on the guitar, piano, flute and synthesisers.

The Indian Hindustani Vocals and Indian Carnatic Vocals took place simultaneously in the SOM building, and saw a lot of enthusiastic entries.

But the best event of the lot was the Indian Classical Instrumental.

Pandit Brij Narayan and Pandit Ronu Mazumdar, who judged the event, were impressed by the quality of the talent on display. Some of the instruments played were the sarangi, the violin, the Mohan Veena and the flute.

The Folk Dance competition took place in the SOM foyer. The vastness of India's culture was displayed through a variety of dance forms from various regions. There were fisherfolk dances and a special Rajasthani dance involving balancing glasses and plates!

The Street Play finals were held in the KReSIT Foyer to a large and appreciative audience. DAV College, Chandigarh, wowed a lot of people with a vivacious and exuberant display of acting, dancing and some posturing as well! This form of acting gets in touch with the audience in a uniquely 'Indian' way, making it that much more effective in spreading the good word.

The Bombay Chamber Orchestra performed today to an appreciative audience. On display were some excellent Western classical pieces, including 'Picassio', which is played by plucking the strings of violins rather than using the bow.

However, the highlight of the day was Heads Ya Tails, a play about a lower middle class couple who want to make it big in the world. One day, they receive an offer that guarantees their financial security, but at the cost of their marriage.

Brilliantly enacted by Nandita Das and Sushant Singh, the play explores the dilemmas that confront most modern day relationships.

On the interactive side, the Clay Modelling workshop took place at the LT, with participants learning the intricacies of forming different shapes and patterns.

Crystal Maze was a fun event, with enthusiastic seekers chasing the elusive crystals by performing a set of not-so-normal tasks.

The Just Du'et couple games had a lot of takers as well, with prizes being awarded to people eating bananas with skins, Parle G packets and the hardest slappers, amongst other things.