In a grand display of creativity by students from 15 renowned universities, Event Box recently hosted the second edition of the ‘Cultural Fest’, crowning Brac University as the champion.

The day-long event, titled ‘Cultural Fest 2.0, Powered by Aarong Dairy’, was held on November 15 (Friday) at the Aloki Convention Center in Gulshan, Dhaka.

15 University students participated in competitions spanning four categories: dance, music, theatre, and painting.

The event also featured performances by five of the country's top musical bands— Torun Band, Calypso, Kaaktaal, Avoidrafa, and Shironamhin, captivating the audience throughout the day.

The competition was judged by four esteemed cultural personalities, each a distinguished figure in their respective field. The judges were Ahsan Habib Nasim (theatre), Wasek Mottakinur Rahman (dance), Elita Karim (music), and Shamsul Alam Azad (visual arts).

Jahangirnagar University secured the runner-up position at the festival, and BUFT (BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology) placed third.

Speaking about the event, Event Box Chairperson and Founder Sharmin Rahman stated, “Our goal is to create a platform where young talents can flourish and inspire future generations through their creativity. We believe such events reflect the cultural unity and heritage of our nation, and I am thrilled to see our partners and supporters bring this event to life.”

Sabrina Rahman, the CEO of Event Box, added, “Cultural Fest 2.0 is not just an event; it is a platform for young individuals to express their creativity and passion. We are proud to bring together such extraordinary talent from universities alongside some of the most popular bands of the era.”

Cultural Fest 2.0 was sponsored by Aarong Dairy, Polar Ice Cream, Pusti Happy Time, Foodie, Sunquick, Universal Medical, Get Set Rock, Wild Brew, Toggi Fun World, Bongo Effect, Sojo Today, Headgear, Garbage Man, Shohoz, and SMS Production.