History


14 years ago, a handful of international students decided they wanted to show Calvin and the larger community who they were and where they come from; they wanted to show their cultures.

That's where the idea of a cultural show came to be, a time where international students could portray their culture through songs, dances, and skits. They called the show "Rangeela," a hindi word for "colorful."

What a fitting name for such a show. Over the follow years, Rangeela evolved from a one-night show with an audience of 300 to a two-night show with an audience totaling of over 2200. Rangeela has indeed solidified itself as being the most colorful show on campus each year; its uniqueness and creativity leaving audiences amazed at this small glimpse of a larger, more diverse world.