Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 29: Three day long Tawi Sahitya Lok Utsav organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) was commenced here today.
The lok Utsav is organised by JKAACL in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Jammu.
The festival was inaugurated today by Suresh Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Department of Culture, in the presence of Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu.
Speaking on the occasion, Suresh Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Department of Culture said that the main aim of the festival is to celebrate Jammu and Kashmir’s cultural diversity and literary heritage through interactive sessions, cultural performances, and creative competitions.
In his address Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu emphasized the significance of promoting the region’s cultural legacy, fostering an atmosphere of cultural harmony and artistic expression.
The inaugural day was marked by thought-provoking author interactions, captivating Mushairas, Short story sessions, insightful book launches, and an array of creative competitions and exhibitions.
Renowned Dogri writer Padma Mohan Singh graced the event, sharing his insights and literary contributions, moderated by Ravinder Koul.
Similarly, Khalid Hussain, a distinguished Punjabi writer, and Dr. Adarsh Prakash, a noted Hindi writer, engaged the audience with their experiences.
The event also featured various programs such as Hindi, Gojri, and Dogri Mushairas, celebrating the poetic heritage of these languages.
The Tawi Sahitya Lok Utsav promises to be a remarkable event celebrating Jammu and Kashmir’s cultural richness and literary legacy.
Deepika Kumari, Secretary, Department of Culture, Trishla Kundal, Special Secretary, Department of Culture, Sanjeev Rana, Additional Secretary, JKAACL and Shruti Awasthi, Director, IGNCA, Jammu also were present during the inaugural day.
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