Surpassing the previous record of 9,600, Lovely Professional University (LPU) created a spectacular display of 10,829 tri-coloured macarons, achieving its 6th Guinness World Record and adding another remarkable chapter to its global legacy.
Tri-Coloured Macarons Form the Indian National Flag
The university set the record for the largest display of meringue-based sandwich cookies (macarons) by meticulously arranging 10,829 tri-coloured macarons to form the Indian national flag. This stunning culinary installation transformed the LPU campus into a vibrant symbol of patriotism, precision, and creativity, surpassing the earlier benchmark of 9,600 macarons.
Students and Faculty Showcase Culinary Excellence
Students and faculty members from the School of Hotel Management & Tourism led this monumental effort, dedicating exceptional skill, discipline, and teamwork to the record attempt. Through this achievement, they proudly represented India on a global stage, creating a moment of unity and pride across the university community.
Founder Chancellor Highlights Experiential Learning
Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, emphasized the institution’s experiential learning approach. He stated that the Guinness World Record reflects LPU’s ‘EduRevolution’ ethos, where learning goes beyond textbooks. He noted that students gained hands-on mastery of patisserie arts, managing every aspect of creating thousands of flawless macarons—from technique to execution—while delivering real-world outcomes and global excellence.
A Legacy of Guinness World Records
This culinary milestone joins LPU’s impressive legacy of Guinness World Records. In 2018, the university achieved records for the largest Bhangra performance and the largest drug awareness lesson. The momentum continued in 2021 with accomplishments in the largest online video album and a unique thumb push-up record. In 2022, LPU addressed social awareness by forming the world’s longest line of sanitary pads, promoting menstrual hygiene education.
LPU Continues to Set Global Benchmarks
With this latest achievement, LPU reinforces its position as a leader across academics, research, sports, culture, and innovation. The university consistently empowers students to push boundaries, think globally, and achieve the extraordinary—proving that at LPU, excellence is not an aspiration, but a way of life.
