Golden Threads of Time: IIT Delhi’s Rendezvous ‘25 ended officially on 30th September. The fest saw energetic and soulful dance performances and glimpses of some of the iconic influencer’s lives, alongside a concert courtesy
The final day of the Rendezvous’25 (RDV’25) at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi had arrived on 30th September. However the day started off with heavy rain, but despite the rainy blues threatening to dampen the crowd, there was still an outpour of attendants which made their way to RDV’25. The ramp up to the fest was slow and bumpy but the enthusiasm of the attendees never wavered. People were seen sharing an umbrella or using their friend’s dupatta to shield themselves from the rain.
The day kicked off with Synerz, a dance event featuring duo and solo performances, in the Lecture Hall. The duo performances ranged from energetic bhangra which made everyone cheer loudly to mesmerizing kathak dance performance paying a tribute to deities. The solos were just as mesmerizing, a dancer’s ribbon routine inspired emotions of serenity and calmness, while another heartfelt piece contrasted the curated perfection on social media with the raw, unfiltered reality of everyday existence. The competition ranged on as each participant poured their heart and soul into their performance, leaving the audience captivated with every move, gesture, and expression.
The audience saw their beloved influencers gracing the stage of Dogra Hall in IIT Delhi, having only met them on their Instagram feeds. ‘Influencers United’ first half saw the faces of Devishi Maadan, Mahir Mulhotra and Bhavika Mothwani, known for their funny short-form videos and lifestyle content. They answered all questions with enthusiasm. However, that wasn’t all: the interviews were followed by a rapid-fire round, featuring questions like, “Which internet slang has stuck with you?” or “Have you ever posted a video hoping a crush would notice?”
The second half of the ‘Influencers United’ introduced Mitali Sharma and Satshya who are known for their relatable lifestyle content. The host asked Mitali about her transition from NEET related content to her lifestyle content, while Satshya reflected how she had come full circle from her content about her parents ever since she became a parent herself. The conversation was lively with callbacks to their previous content. Both halves of the event had ended on a high note with pictures being clicked by all die-hard fans.
Despite the heavy and unpredicted rain that had occurred in the morning, stalls had opened for all looking to eat and play games. Major brands like ‘Belgian Waffles’ had opened up to satiate everyone’s sweet tooth alongside the stalls were challenge games like eating 8 parle biscuits in a minute or hanging challenge. In the evening where energy was at an all time high, the iconic and most awaited concert which happened at 8pm featuring Ankit Tiwari and Shah Mal. As the rain gave way to music and cheers, RDV’25 closed not with a whisper, but with a roar.
Image Credits: Manan for DU Beat
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