Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 25: As a part of the series of Cultural Festivals being organized all over Jammu and Kashmir by JKAACL, a Cultural Festival was organized at Govt. Hr. Sec. School (Boys), Doda here today.
The programme was presided over by Bharat Singh Manhas, Secretary JKAACL, in which Harvinder Singh, Deputy Commissioner Doda was the Chief Guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary JKAACL stressed upon the promotion and preservation of Local Culture of the different areas of the Jammu and Kashmir through organizing of such type of programes with special focus on youth, so that the local folk artists take the opportunity to showcase their art forms in a better way.
He assured that much more such type of events shall be held in Chenab Valley in coming days.
Addressing to the students, Chief Guest Deputy Commissioner Doda commended the efforts of JKAACL for promoting and showcasing the local art and culture of the district at various forums to present its richness and to preserve it.
He emphasized for holding of more events in the District which can play a major role in promoting communal harmony, preservation of age old culture of the respective areas and help in Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign in Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier, the programme was started with the Welcome Action Song by Students of Govt. Hr. Sec. School (Girls) Doda, Kashmiri Rouf , presented by Sabreena and Group followed by the Bhaderwahi Folk Song/Dance, Sarazi Kud Dance and other Dance performances by students of Govt. Hr. Sec. School Trown and Govt. Hr. Sec. school (Boys) Doda.
Singing performance of various renowned singers also enthralled the audience by their magical voice which includes Chaman Lehri, Farooq Ahmed Khokher, Anil Kumar Shan etc.
Among other who were present in the programme included Abdul Qayoum, Sr. Superintendent of Police Doda, Bal Krishan, Chief Executive Officer Bhaderwah Development Authority, Purshotam Gouria, Chief Education Officer Doda, besides many prominent personalities of the area.
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