Explore the cultural treasures of India with Parnika Dutta’s captivating story of Cooch Behar’s Royal Palace and Rajbangsi Village, showcased in the Macmillan Education Budding Travelers Contest
We are delighted to be sharing another video of one the participants of the Macmillan Education Budding Travelers Contest, a unique initiative that encourages young learners to explore the cultural, historical, and geographical treasures of their surroundings and present them through creative storytelling. The contest provides students with an outstanding platform to develop their research skills, strengthen their narrative abilities and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the rich heritage of India.
For the community of Epic Public School, the Macmillan Budding Traveler contest turned into a moment of immense pride and celebration. Many may recall that Epic Public School achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the only school in India to bag three gold medals in the Macmillan Budding Travelers contest. This achievement not only highlights the creativity and dedication of the students but also reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing curiosity, creativity, and cultural awareness among young learners.
Besides the three gold medals, some other students also participated in the contest. And one of them is Parnika Dutta, her idea beautifully portrayed the heritage of the Royal Palace, Cooch Behar and the Rajbangsi Village and its culture and her presentation was highly appreciated by the judges.
In her presentation, Parnika focused on two remarkable sites—the Royal Palace and the Rajbangsi Village, hidden deep inside the forest.
It was all beautifully displayed with a conversation with her own alter ego. The discussion landed into a place rich with history – the Cooch Behar Rajbari. The palace holds the vision of Maharaja Nripendra Narayan.
Through visuals and narration, Parnika highlighted the historical importance of the coat of arms too. It was the emblem of the royals, which echoed with the shloka-“Yato dharmas Tato Jaya…”.
The second landmark featured in the video, the Rajbangsi village, was located into the warmth of the area. Their culture is rooted in nature’s worship. She explored their cultural costumes, local delicacies and also the god they worshiped. She was then left speechless, by the Bhawaiya Gaan. It was simply a balance of history, culture, and personal observation.
As we celebrate this grand success of Epic Public School, we also celebrate the spirit of exploration and curiosity that lies at the heart of the Budding Travelers Contest. Such initiatives remind us that the stories of our towns, monuments, and traditions are waiting to be discovered and shared-and sometimes, all it takes is the curiosity of a young traveler to bring them to life.
