Ludhiana, Nov. 16 -- The second phase of Punjab Agricultural University's (PAU) annual youth festival, featuring performing arts, commenced on Saturday at the Dr Amarjit Singh Khaira Open Air Theatre on the PAU campus.

Phase two will include competitions in music, dance, singing, and theatre. The inauguration featured cultural tableaus by various university colleges, with the rich heritage of Punjabi culture on display. Eminent Punjabi singer Sarabjit Cheema and popular Punjabi film actor Malkit Rauni were the special guests at the opening ceremony.

Vice chancellor Dr Satbir Singh Gosal said the annual youth festival has become a hallmark of the university. "This fair has introduced many outstanding artists to the world of art and cultu...