Jammu, Jun 14: The J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), in collaboration with the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Patiala, today organised the Sanskritik Yatra–Sindhu Darshan Festival at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu.
MLA Jammu West Arvind Gupta graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The festival showcased the rich and diverse cultural heritage of India through folk performances by artists from different states of the country.
Welcoming the guests and artists, Assistant Director NZCC Patiala Ravinder Sharma stressed the role of such festivals in strengthening national unity through cultural exchange.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Arvind Gupta lauded the initiative and urged that such programmes reach the maximum number of people, especially the younger generation.
Additional Secretary JKAACL Sonali Arun Gupta presented the vote of thanks.
The programme featured folk performances from eight states: Lairuhba from Manipur, Dandia Raas from Gujarat, Gondhal from Maharashtra, Dogri folk dance from Jammu & Kashmir, Goti Pua from Odisha, Kalbelia from Rajasthan and Bhangra from Punjab, drawing an enthusiastic response from art lovers, students and cultural enthusiasts. Renowned folk and Sufi singer Manak Ali also performed. Compere Sanjeev Shad conducted the proceedings
The Sanskritik Yatra–Sindhu Darshan Festival will continue tomorrow, with the same programme being presented at DPL Ground, Ramban, at 3:00 p.m., offering audiences another opportunity.
