Cultural and Arts
Cultural and Arts day competitions include literary arts: fiction, creative nonfiction, essays and poetry; the performing arts, such as dance and drama; and the visual arts, which include various categories of painting. The arts encompass a broader spectrum of our lives. We challenge our students to develop life-long skills such as analytical thinking, clarity in written and spoken expression, collaboration, and creativity. These skills can all be developed through the arts and are valuable in any career.
STM conducts an Annual Arts fest XTASY every year during the even semester. The arts fest comprises both off stage and on stage events conducted over a 10 day period which enables in stimulating and encouraging the artistic talents of our students.
Activities
The National Level Techno-Cultural Fest XTASY 2025 was held from April 2 to April 4, 2025, blending innovation and creativity through a series of engaging events. The fest was inaugurated by renowned playback singer Mr. Sachin Warrier, marking an inspiring start to the celebrations. A wide range of technical and cultural events, along with departmental exhibitions, were organized as part of the fest. Students competed in year-wise contests, where the final-year students secured the overall championship. External participants also showcased exceptional talent and were honored with cash prizes. The event truly reflected the enthusiasm, teamwork, and vibrant spirit of the students, making XTASY 2025 a memorable and successful celebration.
National Level Techno-Cultural Fest – XTASY 2024 was conducted from April 17 to April 19, 2024 with great enthusiasm and participation. The event was inaugurated by Dr. M. Rajesh, Senior Regional Director, Indira Gandhi National Open University. The fest featured a vibrant blend of technical events, cultural programs, and exhibitions organized by various departments. Year-wise competitions were held, fostering a healthy competitive spirit among students, with the final-year students emerging as overall winners. External participants also showcased remarkable talent and were honored with cash prizes for their outstanding performances. The fest truly reflected the creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm of the students, making XTASY 2024 a memorable and successful event.
The College Arts Fest XTASY 2023 was a vibrant celebration of creativity and talent, conducted with great enthusiasm at St. Thomas College of Engineering and Technology, Sivapuram. The fest included a wide range of offstage and onstage events, encouraging students from all years to showcase their artistic skills.
The offstage events were held from April 20 to April 28, 2023, featuring competitions such as sketching, essay writing, poem writing, cartooning, debate, quiz, mehendi design, and many more. These events were carefully scheduled so as not to affect regular class hours, ensuring active participation from students.
The onstage events took place on May 2 and May 3, 2023, and were inaugurated by the famous playback singer Mr. Job Kuriyan, who also gave a mesmerizing live performance. The two days were filled with spectacular cultural performances, music, and dance, along with energetic shows by the popular band Matadoria and renowned DJs San and Jazzboy, making the evenings unforgettable.
Year-wise competitions added a healthy spirit of rivalry, and after a series of exciting events, the final-year students emerged as the overall champions. The fest truly highlighted how arts enrich students’ creativity, teamwork, and cultural spirit, making XTASY 2023 a grand success
The College Arts Fest XTASY 2022 was a vibrant celebration of creativity and talent, blending both offstage and onstage events. The offstage competitions were conducted from 16th May to 25th May 2022 without affecting regular class hours. Events such as sketching, essay writing, poem writing, cartooning, debate, quiz, and mehendi design provided students a platform to showcase their artistic and intellectual abilities.
The onstage events were held on May 27 and 28, 2022, marking the grand culmination of the fest. The programme was inaugurated by the famous playback singer Mr. Harishankar, who also delivered a mesmerizing live performance that captivated the audience. Various cultural performances and competitions were conducted over the two days, filling the campus with music, dance, and enthusiasm.
Year-wise competitions added a spirit of healthy rivalry, and after intense participation, the final year students emerged as the overall champions. The Arts Fest truly brought out the hidden talents of students, fostering teamwork, creativity, and confidence beyond academics.
Coordinators
Mr. ASWIN P
Assistant Professor
- +91 9809421421
- aswinp@stthomaskannur.ac.in
Mr. ADARSH MADHU
Assistant Professor
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- adarshmadhu@stthomaskannur.ac.in