SESSIONS OF DOCUMENTARY MOVIE SCREENING
On 14th May 2026 two sessions of documentary movie screening were conducted at H M Sheetla Colony, Gurugram, for students to promote awareness about Indian culture, traditions, values and heritage through visual learning and interactive discussion.
A total of 228 students and 5 teachers participated enthusiastically in the sessions.
Three short documentaries were screened during the programme:
1. Hola Mohalla
The documentary introduced students to the Sikh festival of Hola Mohalla celebrated at Anandpur Sahib. Students learned about courage, discipline, unity, Gatka martial arts, horse riding, and the spirit of seva and brotherhood. The session also highlighted important life values and encouraged students to stay away from negative human tendencies such as Kaam (desire), Krodh (anger), Lobh (greed), Moh (attachment), and Ahankar (ego). The documentary emphasized self-discipline, humility, spiritual strength, and righteous living as important virtues for personal and social harmony.
2. Chholiya – The Himalayan Bagpipers
The film introduced students to Himalayan cultural traditions and emphasized the importance of preserving folk art, music, and heritage. It highlighted cultural identity, teamwork, discipline, and community bonding while encouraging students to value and respect traditional art forms.
3. Aham Bharatam
The documentary showcased India’s unity in diversity through its rich culture, traditions, people, and heritage. It encouraged patriotism, mutual respect, national integration, and appreciation for India’s cultural richness and shared values.
The sessions encouraged students to reflect on cultural values, respect for traditions, teamwork, empathy, discipline, and national harmony. The interactive discussions helped students connect the learnings from the documentaries with everyday life, moral values, and social responsibility.
Overall, the activities were educational, engaging, and successful in creating cultural awareness and meaningful learning among the students.
