Olé~ Ek Safar
Drumroll!
But what for?
It’s the time of the year for some celebration. Undoubtedly, all of us endlessly wait for that time of the year to arrive. A time for us to shine, feel at solace and spread more smiles. Ab dekho, woh aa gaya ! It’s Olé time. It’s our time!
As one of our beloved HODs describes, “Olé is like a celebration. Just like other festivals, it is like the Diwali of Wilson College.” Right from Double Decker to Kaali Peeli, Meraki to Gully Se Delhi, Real Heroes to Banjaara and finally, the last but definitely not the least, the upcoming Olé: Dobara, Olé has had a long journey and many more jhakaas years to come.
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About three decades ago, the fest was known by the name Wilforia. Starting in 2007, Olé has captivated the youth of the city through its unique identity. Olé celebrates talents and has gained support from a diverse range of students who appreciate different forms of art. It’s like a jashn! It has given them a stage to display their artistic abilities, be it performing arts, literary arts, fine arts or sports, Olé leaves no stone unturned when it comes to the variety. All this, of course, and yet the exciting event of the year, without a doubt!
Olé is like a ‘blank canvas’ in the words of another one of our beloved HODs, a canvas where Wilsonians come together from different walks of life and take the liberty to design this beautiful event together, each adding their own quality to the blend. Olé, after all, isn’t Olé without the students who assemble here and tirelessly work to make it so grand and enchanting!
On interviewing the coordinators, department heads and the students who have been closely engaged with the fest for years, we realize how it has had a special place in people’s hearts. Olé intertwines with their hearts. When asked to describe the fest in a word, most of them said it is an emotion and means everything to them. Olé has imprinted itself in the memories of uncountable Wilsonians, shaping their persona and making them feel at home, where they belong. It has given them space to take up leadership roles, socialize and widen their perspectives. They absorb lifelong values. It prepares students for real-life crisis. And it’s wonderful to see them brilliantly execute events each time! This fest has a space for every student willing to make their mark, and they are certain to not disappoint us every year!
Last year, Olé set foot as a Banjara and explored art and belongingness. It was exceedingly colourful, its vibrance had no bounds. And now, as we travel from ‘Mumbai to Bambai’, we’re bracing up for another roller coaster ride back in time! It’s time to get Olé on the map. Our visions are high. It’s time to break the norms and get Olé as a known identity! Are we in this together? Let’s get ready for the fiesta! Let’s celebrate Olé, Bambaiya style!
By- Khyatee Bora, Evita David
