All efforts are on to promote & keep our rich cultural heritage alive: Secretary
Budgam, October 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, (JKAACL) in collaboration with All Jammu and Kashmir Folk Artists Association organised 2- Day Wathora Cultural Festival at Govt Degree College, Chadoora.
The festival was inaugurated by Commissioner Secretary, Toursim and Culture, Government of Jammu and Kashmir Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed as a Chief Guest on the occasion.
Among other dignitaries, Principal GDC Chadoora, Professor Rifat Ara, Incharge Officer Cultural Academy Dr. Farooq Anwar Mirza, Dr. Syed Iftikhar Ahmed, Dr. Shabnam Rafiq, Nisar Naseem, M. Yousuf Shaheen, Gh. Mohiuddin Aijaz were also present on the occasion.
The renowned artists and performances by college students enthralled the huge audience present on the occasion.
On the inaugural day performances including Kashmiri Rouf, Sufiana music, folk music, Bhand Pather, Dambali dance, bachnagma ,wanvon, ladishah were the main items presented by different group of artists.
Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary appreciated organisers, artists and students for their enthusiastic participation in the event despite cold weather conditions.
He said that the JKAACL shall continue to organise these cultural programs in both Jammu and Kashmir divisions for the promotion of rich cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.
He urged youth to play their critical role for rejuvenating and keeping our rich culture alive in future.
He added that government is making all efforts to promote the culture and is always on the forefront to support artists or those associated with cultural activities to keep our rich culture alive.
Various artists and organisers were felicitated on the occasion.
