Dharav High School, Gurugram recently hosted Culture-Ability | AYL Youth Fest 2025–26, a vibrant one-day celebration designed to nurture creativity, confidence, and meaningful family engagement. Anchored in the theme “From roots to revolutions—culture is never still,” the festival showcased how art, music, dance, and shared experiences play a vital role in shaping confidence, character, and capability in young minds.
Conceptualised as an experiential learning platform, the festival brought together students from Pre-Nursery to Grade V along with their families for an immersive exploration of culture, imagination, and self-expression.
From interactive experiences such as Cooking with Dad and Designing with Mom to imaginative activities like Be a Superhero of Tomorrow and expressive showcases including ramp walks, Culture-Ability encouraged children to step into the spotlight with confidence. Carefully curated competitions for Grades I–V and immersive, age-appropriate activities for younger learners ensured joyful participation across age groups, reinforcing the belief that learning flourishes when families create and celebrate together.
Echoing this vision, Ms. Aditi Misra, Director, Dharav High School Gurugram, added, “Culture-Ability was designed to create a space where learning feels joyful and inclusive. By blending culture, creativity, and collaboration, we aim to help children build confidence while strengthening the bond between school and family.”
The event was graced by an inspiring panel of distinguished dignitaries that included Mr. Kishore Asthana – Mechanical Engineering graduate from NIT Durgapur (University Gold Medalist), Arunima (Sharma) Verma – former television actress, Chef Mandeep Kataria – Executive Chef, Club Patio, Abhilasha Jain – Founder, Marwadi Khana, Rita Gangwani – Founder – RIGAHAUS, Leena Namjoshi – Art Consultant & Certified Art Therapist, Ayessha Dahra – Classical Odissi dancer, Ms. Vineeta Jairath, and Mr. Vishesh Prakash from AYL Team, Ms. Mayura Mathur – Co-founder The Stories People (moderator)
