"Let’s try to challenge everything that is conventional by reimagining reality. Reverse/Rewind conceptualise reality by breaking away from the conventional norms and reimagining a world where everything works in reverse. It is about inverting the usual order of things and exploring what happens when roles, actions and even natural laws are turned around and move in the opposite direction.

For instance, what if gravity didn’t pull us down but pushed us up? What if time didn’t move forward but started from the end and worked backward? Or imagine reading a book from the last page to the first, or walking backward instead of forward. It challenges the way we perceive the world and encourages us to forget the ordinary and embrace the unusual. This is our chance to rethink the rules and redefine the possible.

This theme will be reflected across various events and activities during the fest, where participants can experience this concept in action when we turn the events and flow of order inside out and upside down. You will see things like the usual order of events being reversed, roles being swapped, or even rules being turned around. It’s an opportunity to step outside the ordinary and explore a perspective where nothing works as expected, and the unconventional becomes the norm. "

"Xenia 2025 invites you to an extraordinary fusion of creativity, talent, and intellect, brought together under the intriguing theme Reverse and Rewind. This year’s cultural, academic, and creative events span both offline and online platforms, creating a vibrant space for participants to showcase their best.

Among the offline highlights, Rhythm’n’Rave takes center stage as a dance competition that challenges performers to remix beats and eras, blending retro and futuristic moves to create something entirely fresh. Nukkad Natak, the dynamic street play event, transforms ordinary spaces into hubs of storytelling, amplifying voices that inspire dialogue and challenge perceptions. Resonāre celebrates music in its purest, most experimental form, encouraging performers to mash up melodies, flip chords, and make their tunes unforgettable.

On the academic front, Launch Pad provides a stage for innovative thinkers to pitch groundbreaking business ideas that reimagine everyday products and solve unconventional problems. Devil’s Advocate brings a turncoat debate that demands participants to master both sides of an argument, showcasing their wit, adaptability, and rhetorical skills.

The online segment offers its own creative delights. Terribly Tiny Tales invites participants to weave intricate micro-stories, while Snapshot celebrates the art of photography, asking participants to capture the theme in a single frame. Artistry opens doors for visual creativity, allowing participants to express the theme through art. Meme It combines humor and intellect, tasking participants to create witty and resonant memes that align with the theme. Intellectual challenges continue with The Moral Compass, where ethical dilemmas push participants to explore the grey areas of right and wrong, and Binge Bang Theory, a thrilling pop culture quiz that takes participants on a nostalgic journey through iconic moments from movies, TV, music, and more.

Xenia 2025 is more than a festival; it’s a platform to rewind time, remix the ordinary, and forge new connections through creativity, expression, and innovation. From exhilarating performances and thought-provoking challenges to laughter and camaraderie, this year’s Xenia promises to be an unforgettable celebration of talent, diversity, and imagination. Join us and become part of the story that rewrites the rules and redefines the future!