It began as a platform for the students to showcase their talent and knowledge in various fields of cultural significance, in the year 2009. Since then ADVAY has come a long way to become one of the major festivals in Kochi. Students at TIST have always ventured beyond books and classrooms to inculcate ingenuity and innovation as part of college life. Every year, the otherwise cool and calm minds
of TISTians bubble out their zest through the colours of ADVAY.
50 colleges, over 50 events, 20,000 footfalls … be there to experience the rejuvenation felt like never before!! With a footfall of over 20000 students and participation from colleges and universities from all across India .Advay is one of the largest festivals to be organized and has been a huge success since its inception in the year 2009. This 3-day festival is the traditional meeting place for the young and those young at heart. Advay is characterised with the days jam-packed with events and competitions, which present one with an opportunity to showcase their talent in front of vast crowds and then the nights where, under the title of Professional Shows, the best professional artistes from India enthral the packed Open Air Theatre at TIST. Advay encompasses events of both technical and cultural nature that caters to each and every genre of audience. One of the main highlights of Advay is the automobile pavilion. It is a unique event held in Kochi featuring the latest trends in automobile and related sectors including modified bikes and cars . Advay is a platform for a healthy mix of fundas n fun, where you compete fiercely in games and contests during the day and let your hair down with music n masti in the evenings. The Professional Shows will enthrall you with their spectacular performances
This festival has progressed by leaps and bounds over the years with over 50 odd events being organized in just two days. With the choice of informal events, competitive ones and performances lined up at this year’s Advay, where else would you be this February? Step into this wonderland and life will never be the same again. Pro-nights, rock shows, competitions, informals, media coverage and AMAZIN’ prizes.. And our aim is simple explore and exhibit talent whatever it is.