BUAPS hosts Novato Fiesta: Harry Potter Carnival Experience

The Brac University Art and Photography Society (BUAPS) recently hosted a captivating Harry Potter-themed carnival titled “Novato Fiesta” from August 19th to August 20th. This magical event featured a Horcrux hunt, a gaming zone, face painting stalls, Harry Potter-themed merchandise booths, a mesmerizing magic show, a captivating one-wall exhibition, and an exciting cosplay session, among other enchanting activities. They also hosted a live talk show by the renowned artists Ajoy Sen Chowdhury and Ahmed Newaz.

The carnival kicked off on August 19th with a thrilling gaming zone, where students from various disciplines came together to enjoy games and compete in contests. Participants registered on-spot to challenge each other in the games of Mortal Kombat, FIFA and Hogwarts Legacy. In addition, they also got to experience a music performance. The first day of the carnival concluded with the inauguration of the one-wall exhibition, adding an artistic touch to the festivities.

The second day commenced with a Horcrux hunt where participants engaged in a treasure hunt spanning the buildings of Brac University campus. The hunt was followed by a magic show and there was a magic booth as well. While the crowd was drawn to the face-art booths and Harry Potter-themed merchandise stalls arranged in the venue, BUAPS football team, who were the quarter-finalists of the Brac University Football League (BUFL) were introduced to the visitors as well.

The grand finale of the event was a live talk show featuring artists Ajoy Sen Chowdhury and Ahmed Newaz. Ajoy Sen Chowdhury had previously conducted a successful painting workshop in collaboration with BUAPS.

Carnivals like “Novato Fiesta” will assist students of Brac University to engage with the contemporary art scene actively.