AIESEC in Delhi IIT’s Global Village: Igniting Diversity, Connecting Cultures & Driving Impact

• ByStartupStory     |    October 21, 2023

Viewing the world through a global lens reveals a rich mosaic of cultures. Global Village 2023, orchestrated by AIESEC in Delhi IIT in collaboration with Worldmark Aerocity, acted as a cultural crossroads, uniting diverse traditions in a vibrant celebration of global unity. 

AIESEC is a globally youth-led organization, fostering leadership development and cross-cultural exchanges to promote peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential. Founded in 1981, AIESEC in Delhi IIT was the pioneering local committee in India. Over 42 years, it has nurtured dynamic leaders and made substantial contributions to society. With an extensive alumni and student network, Delhi IIT has been a transformative hub, where individuals discover their strengths, incubate world-changing ideas, and experience resilience in their journeys. It epitomizes a realm of boundless possibilities. 

“Global Village” – the largest flagship event of AIESEC in Delhi IIT brought together individuals from varied cultural backgrounds, celebrating multiculturalism, global citizenship, and harmony. This gathering facilitated cross-cultural bonds, transcending borders and promoting unity through art, and tradition and fostering a sense of global togetherness. 

Through their expressions of music, dance, art, food, traditions etc., cultural exchange programme participants from countries like Zimbabwe, Bulgaria, Morocco, Brazil, Netherlands, Egypt etc. came together sharing their unique perspectives and shedding light on their way of life and emphasizing the global unity celebrated at this event. Representatives from these nations worldwide exhibited stalls featuring their unique cultures. 

The event offered an unparalleled flea market experience, complete with a wide array of food and merchandise stalls, providing an opportunity for support. Attendees relished live music by artists like SADHO Band and captivating dance performances by college societies and HASHTAG. Exchange participants also proudly shared their cultural heritage through music and dance. 

The event’s success was attributed to the leadership of Project Heads – Shreya Gupta, Navneet Dalal, and Aastha Khurana, and the Organizing Committee led by Vrinda Malik.

This event was made possible with Partnership Avenue with Startup Story – Media partner, Bisleri – Hydration Partner, Wacanza – Travel Partner, Guzaarish – Gifting Partner, along with AyouthVeda and ISDM as our official Partners. 

If you’re someone who wants to know more about what we do in AIESEC, how to apply for international internships & cross-cultural programs, then you can go through aiesec.org or reach out on [email protected].

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