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ALOYSIAN FEST 2020 ''It was again that time of the year that St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru with a history of 140 years in existence hosted ONE of the BIGGEST & MEGA National Level Fest named the “ALOYSIAN FEST 2020” which was from 30 January till 1 February 2020 in the college premises. St Aloysius College having a history of 140 years, has the motto ‘Lucet et Ardet’ which means ‘Shine to Enkindle’. The institution has committed itself to spread the light of knowledge and wisdom by forming men and women for others who are academically accomplished, emotionally balanced and morally upright powerful source for the transformation of the society.‘Aloysian Fest 2020 kicked-off its three day mega event, with the inaugural ceremony taking place this morning, 30 January at 9 am in the Mother Teresa Peace Park, with the programme presided over by the Rector of St. Aloysius institutions, Rev.Fr. Dionysius Vaz, SJ, in the presence of the Principal, Rev. Dr Praveen Martis,. Gurukiran, world renowned cine-music director was the chief guest, and Kishore Alva, President and Executive Director, ADANI Udupi Power Corporation Ltd. was the Guest of Honour for the inauguration. The inauguration was done by lighting the lanterns bearing the names of the events by the chief guest and guest of honour along with other dignitaries on the dais namely- The Rector, College Principal Fr Praveen Martis SJ, Dr Narayan Bhat- Coordinator, Dr Ratan Tilak Mohunta- Fest Coordinator; Llyod Sequeira- the President of Students’Council, Fr Vincent Pinto SJ- College Finance Officer, Dr Alwyn D’sa-Controller of examinations, among many others.''