Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 23: As a part of International Deaf Weak -2013, J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra Jammu in collaboration with Nirvana Academy, Disabled Care Foundation, Voice For Rights and Mindscape Educational & Environmental Trust organized a programme with the theme “Equality for Deaf People”.
The event began with painting competition by the school children. As many as 40 children participated in the competition crafting their creativity on the canvas in a colourful and expressive manner. Bushan Kesar, an eminent painter of national repute, adjudged the painting competition, which was followed by the Cultural programme presented by the deaf and dumb children who were specially trained and choreographed by Paramjeet Kour Pammy of Nirvana Academy.
Kids presented the enriched cultural heritage of the State in the songs featuring Thare Thuda Paeyaa, Tunde Jammua De and Shiv Tandav by Vikash.
The multicultural presentation took guests, parents, and eminent people from various social organizations present on the occasion by surprise.
Sammer Bharti (IFS) was the chief guest on the occasion. He stressed upon to encourage these children for participation in more such events.
Eminent who spoke on the occasion include, Rohan Lal Bhan, Principal of the school; Umesh Sharma, chairman Disabled Care Foundation; Deepika Singh, chairperson Voice for Rights; Hitesh Badyal, president Nirvana Academy and Rajesh Gupta, secretary Mindscape Educational and Environmental Trust.
Hemu Karki, Art of Living Instructor, announced to conduct Yoga classes along with Stress Free Art Excel workshops for such children voluntarily in future.
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