*More than 12000 tourists attend the event
Excelsior Correspondent
Kishtwar, Apr 30: The two days maiden ‘Sinthan Festival’ concluded today at Sinthan Maidan Kishtwar which was jointly organized by the Directorate of Tourism, Jammu in close collaboration with District Administration Kishtwar, Indian Army and J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.
The culmination ceremony was attended by DIG Doda Kishtwar Dr. Sunil Gupta IPS, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Devansh Yadav IAS, SSP Kishtwar Khalil Poswal, CEO Kishtwar Development Authority Inderjeet Parihar and Deputy Director Tourism (Adventure & Publicity) Jammu Abdul Jabbar.
The two days event witnessed cultural and adventure activities which were enjoyed by the visiting guests and tourists. Much enthusiasm was witnessed for the maiden Paragliding activity, Tug-of-War, snow based activities, musical fiesta of live performances by Waqar Khan, Shubham Shiva, Zahida Tarannum and other local star performers. The Finale of First ever ‘Kishtwar Idol’ was also held on the occasion and the winners were felicitated by the dignitaries present. It is pertinent to mention here that Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar had organized the first ever mega singing competition which provided platform to local talented singers and performers. He also initiated the District level ‘Inter College Dance Competition’ which concluded on April 29, amid loud cheering from the audiences.
The festivities were organized for the first time at Sinthan Kishtwar which is also the Gateway to Kashmir valley from Kishtwar District. Many visitors from all over Jammu & Kashmir attended the mega festivities with around 4000 footfall on Day 1 of the event and more than 12000 footfall was registered at Sinthan on the culmination day of the Mega Cultural Bonanza. Locals participated in this mega event in huge numbers and expressed gratitude towards District Administration Kishtwar and Tourism Department, J&K in successfully organizing such mega tourism event at Sinthan Kishtwar.
District Administration Kishtwar had made arrangements for direct transportation from Kishtwar town and ensure wide pre-event publicity of the event. Camping facilities, snow based activities were also organized during the festival.
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