St. Bede’s College, Shimla, renowned for its legacy of holistic education and empowerment since 1904, organized its annual two-day inter-college cultural fest Symphoria 2025 on November 7–8, 2025. The event, an initiative under the IQAC Action Plan (2025–26), aimed to provide a vibrant platform for students to showcase their talents, ideas, and cultural expressions in alignment with four thematic pillars: 1. Gender Equity and Women Empowerment 2. Environmental Consciousness 3. Indian Knowledge System (IKS) 4. Culture and Diversity The fest witnessed participation from 13 higher education institutions across Himachal Pradesh and beyond, including Chitkara University, Jaypee University, Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), University Institute of Information Technology (UIIT), Dr. Y.S. Parmar University, RKMV Shimla, Centre of Excellence (Government College Sanjauli), Government College Karsog, Government College Kotshera, SD College Chandigarh, and the College of Fine Arts, Shimla.
