STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: With an aim to promote and preserve dying performing art-forms, Samooh Theatre organised a cultural festival at K L Saigal Hall, Jammu wherein various folk parties enthralled audience with their traditional and folk performances including Bhakh, Kark, Jagrana, Jattar, Dogri and Bhadarwahi songs .
Speaking on the occasion, Sudhir Mahajan, Founder Samooh Theatre, informed that theatre group is committed to preserve and promote cultural heritage and is working for the same from last 30 years. He hoped that more such events shall also be organised in far flung areas of Jammu region.
Anita Chandpuri, Secretary Samooh Theatre presented formal vote of thanks while Basant Viyogi did the proceedings. The event was organized with active support of BTI section of Ministry of Culture, New Delhi.
The folk artist groups, who participated in the event, included Ali Mohd & party Kaku Yogi & party, Mohan Lal & party, Kamla Devi & party, Munshi Ram & party, Antu Kotwal & party and Krishni Devi & party.