XEST 2026 BOB Part 2 - | Day 1 — The Celebration Begins

St. Xavier's College of Management & Technology, Patna and The campus of Xavier University, Patna came alive with talent, creativity and youthful energy as XEST 2026 – Xavier Youth Festival officially began! The opening ceremony at Kalam Hall marked the beginning of an exciting celebration featuring the University Anthem, Lamp Lighting, Prayer Song, Welcome Address, Welcome Dance and inspiring addresses by our dignitaries. We were honoured to welcome our Chief Guest, Fr. A Christu Savarirajan SJ, and our Vice Chancellor, Fr. Dr Martin Poras SJ, who graced the occasion and encouraged the participating students. The excitement continued across the campus with competitions in Speech, Solo Song, Solo Dance, BGMI Gaming, Poetry, Painting, Mono Act, Rap, Battle of Bands, Classical & Freestyle Dance, and Group Dance. From the stage to the classrooms, from music to gaming, XEST 2026 celebrated talent in every form! The festival has only just begun.