Youth Day is celebrated to honor the vitality, creativity, and innovation of young people. In veterinary colleges, it’s a day to recognize students' achievements and foster a sense of community. The celebrations go beyond the veterinary profession, symbolizing a shared joy with the wider community, where everyone joins in the festivities and camaraderie.
The Origin and Purpose of Youth Day
Youth Day can be linked to several international movements that emerged as early as the beginning of the twentieth century with an agenda of youth’s importance and contributions to society. Different countries celebrate Youth Day on various dates, coinciding with historical events that marked the struggles and achievements of the youth. For instance, International Youth Day is an event endorsed by the United Nations in 1999 and is celebrated on August 12th. It focuses on young people's roles in community development, peace, and sustainability, and aims to draw attention to their challenges globally.
The Importance of Youth
Youth are deemed the force for innovation, change, or development. Young people are innovative and enthusiastic and do not hesitate to question traditions and long-established methods. The role of youth in the society is very crucial since they are the future altars, inventors, and commanders of the society. On the occasion of Youth Day, it's important to acknowledge that young people are a valuable asset. They should be supported in terms of education and development, as well as politically and economically empowered. It underpins the need to offer opportunities that the youths can explore as a result enhance their abilities, come up with solutions, and get involved in the shaping the future of society.
Benefits of Celebrating Youth Day
Celebrating Youth Day offers several benefits for both individuals and society as a whole:
Self-organization, Leadership, and Mastery
Leadership and mastery are key aspects of Youth Day because they allow youths to have a voice, participate in public events, showcase their talents, and organize specific activities. Self-empowerment also helps build confidence and self-esteem.
Community Building
Youth Day celebrations, sports, cultural events, and social gatherings enhance youth unity. These interactions provide opportunities for students to work in groups, cooperate, and ensure that all learners are involved.
Awareness and Advocacy
Youth Day can be a platform to advocate for changes in critical areas of young people's lives, such as education, employment, mental health, and social reputation. It helps recognize policies and intervention strategies related to youth development.
Celebration of Diversity
Events like Youth Day focus on cultural and other differences among youths. This promotes unity, understanding, and associations between young people from diverse backgrounds.
Youth Day celebration at IIVER
At IIVER, youth day is a special event whereby students engage themselves in various activities that enhance unity, fraternity, and cooperation amongst themselves. This day comprised of numerous events that revolve around sports, where students get to compete on vaious fronts as well as cooperate in attaining set objectives.
We participated in various sports activities such as volleyball, football, and tug of war. These games are not only an entertaining and exciting part of college day but also allow students to show off their motor skills, develop teamwork, and enhance friendships. Considering sports competition between boys and girls was so stiff and lively during their youthful days, it was really interesting to note that the aspect was friendly and intriguing, thus making it one of their most fun activity of the day.
Following the physical exercises in the form of the different sports activities, students were provided with refreshments and time to hangout with their classmates.
Conclusion: A Legacy of Inspiration and Action
Youth Day at IIVER is not just about having fun, organised sports events, and enjoying food and drinks; it is much more than that; it’s about acknowledging the power, ideas, and possibilities for young people and the role they play in the future of our country. When the students are freely competing with each other and uniting as one big team, they think big about the change they can bring to the society.
By joining global initiatives to empower youth, IIVER’s celebration connects students to a bigger picture. These experiences during Youth Day empower our students to think big, believe in themselves, and tackle challenges in the world of veterinary medicine.
That is our Youth Day. As these young minds move forward, the spirit of Youth Day follows them—in their dreams, deeds, and hearts—reminding them that the world is full of hope and possibilities. IIVER’s Youth Day is not just a celebration but the start of a tradition that each student will carry into society.
