Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 20: Kashmir Cultural Trust (KCT) engaged in promotion of literary and cultural activities in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages organized Samanbal.
The two -days literary and cultural meet which started today will culminate tomorrow.
On the first day of the programme Dr.RoopKrishen Bhat’s book on “Communal Harmony in Kashmiri literature” was released by Justice Sunil Haali, president J&K State Consumer Commission and former High Court judge in presence of Dr. Aziz Hajini Secretary J&K Academy of art Culture and Languages, Prof R.L.Shant eminent scholar and writer, Prof Rattan Talashi of Kashmir University and a galaxy of scholars and writers.
Justice Haali in his presidential address said that the displaced Kashmiris are doing good work in Jammu in the field of art culture and literature while in Kashmir not much is done. He complimented Dr. Bhat for writing such a good book with wonderful theme.
Dr. Aziz Hajini in his inaugural address said that he is happy to see that Kashmiri Pandits who have inherited a rich literary and cultural legacy remain busy in preservation and promotion of literary works in Jammu.
He said that the spread of English is grabbing more and more linguistic space all over the world and speakers of smaller languages need to remain alert.
Prof R.L. Shant in his key note address expressed anguish at the situation he finds Kashmiris living in diaspora. He said day by day we are becoming directionless and moving aimlessly while our young generation awaits our guidance.
Prof Talashi presented a detailed paper on Dr.Bhat,s book. Dr Bhats poke about the circumstances and purpose of writing the book. He said while entire world today knows Kashmir as a disturbed and problem area his book presents a different picture and legacy Kashmir was known for thousands of years and his target readership is non Kashmiris and our youth.
This was followed by a panel discussion on “challenges in preserving the Kashmiri language and culture amongst youth” in which several scholars like BN Betab,Prof R.L. Talashi,Prof Shad Ramzan,Dr. Gauri Shankar Raina and AseerKishtwari participated.
The programme was moderated by Betab. A short story presentation, and Poetry recitations were also held in which M.L. Pandita, Vijay Sagar, Prem Nath Shad, Roop Krishen Bhat, J.N.Sagar,RinkuKoul,Shad Ramzan ,Bashir Badarwahi, Aseer Kishtwari, Ashok Gauhar, Kundan Paras, R.L. Jowhar,M.L. Masroof and a host of other poets participated.
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