Festember is the annual cultural festival hosted by the National Institute of Technology (NIT) - Tiruchirappalli. Since its modest inception in 1975, it has evolved into a grand extravaganza, becoming a cultural sensation over time. Today, it proudly ranks among South India's most extensive inter-collegiate cultural festivals, with an annual participation of over 15,000 students from more than 500 colleges.

Festember'23 is scheduled to take place from October 5th to 8th, featuring a wide range of clusters aimed at challenging one's prowess in literature, music, dance, arts, and much more. This edition promises a lineup of over 80 events, entertaining informals, and interactive workshops. Moreover, Festember's Carpe Diem '23 promises a spectacular array of artists, including HipHop Tamizha, Madhushree, Tejaswini Manogna, Gaurav Juyal, and Anil Srinivasan, along with an impressive roster of guest lecturers, featuring distinguished personalities such as Sridhar Vembu, Dr. Velumani, and Sivarajah Ramanthan. Additionally, there is a guest lecture panel with famous cinema personalities like SJ Suriya, Karthik Subburaj, and Raghavan Lawrence. Furthermore, the event includes scintillating proshows like the sensational Thaikkudam Bridge, the enchanting Julia Bliss, and the captivating Neeti Mohan.

The theme for this year, "Kyoto Chronicles," invites participants to embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of Japanese culture and traditions, encouraging the audience to immerse themselves in the diverse facets of Japan's rich heritage. To provide students with an authentic Japanese experience, a Japanese symposium is also arranged, where students can learn various Japanese skills and traditions like block painting and calligraphy.

This year's edition also takes an initiative to spread awareness against the usage of drugs, in collaboration with the Central Bureau of Communication Chennai and the Government of India. Festember '23 also promotes local arts and Indian traditions by partnering with SPICMACAY and inviting revered Padma awardees to perform on stage.

The Festember '23 curtain raiser marks the beginning of Festember week in Trichy. The press meet was held at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli on 03 October 2023.

Raahul Jayaprakash, the Chairperson of Festember '23, took the stage to extend a warm welcome to the press and other dignitaries, emphasizing the pivotal role of the media in ensuring the continuous success of the event.

Dr. G Aghila, the patron and director of NIT Trichy, enlightened the audience about recent developments in the cultural fest and provided a glimpse into the exciting offerings that Festember has in store for students during the four days.

The Dean of Students' Welfare, Dr. R. Karvembu, provided a succinct overview of Festember's journey, highlighting key milestones that have shaped its evolution from its inception to the present day.

The Associate Dean of Students' Welfare, Dr. Jitraj Saha and Dr. Vamsinadh Thota, the Faculty Advisor for Festember, also graced the event.

Lastly, Dr. Karthikeyan S.S. brought the proceedings to a close by extending gratitude on behalf of the event.

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