Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 5: Delphic Council of Jammu and Kashmir is going to organize a three-day interstate cultural festival in Srinagar from October 14 to 16.
This was stated by Ashok Singh, president of Delphic Council, while addressing a press conference here today. He said the festival will celebrate the unity and spirit of the nation through music, dance and art.
A distinguished group of artists, intellectuals, and cultural enthusiasts including retired JKAS officer Vijay Puri, Ramesh Chander, Surjeet Singh Manhas, writers Geetika Kohli and Bindiya Tickoo, cultural promoters Naseem Akhtar and Ritu Sharma, academician, microbiologist and artist Dr Amrish Sarup Kohli, engineers Nirmal Singh Chauhan and Kulbhushan, and celebrated flute Maestro Rakesh Anand were present on the occasion.
Ashok Singh disclosed that the festival will open against the golden hues of Dal Lake with a captivating Santoor recital by Umar Majeed and his group. The following mornings will resonate with Kashmiri Sufiyana Mousiqee by Ustad Mohammad Yaqoob Shaikh and his ensemble, while folk melodies like Chakri will echo through the air with performances by Gulzar Ahmed Ganai and Abdul Rashid Hafiz. The Sufi charm of Vikram Sirohiwal from Chandigarh will add spiritual depth.
From Rajasthan’s graceful Kalbeliya to Haryana’s elegant Ghoomar, from the thunderous Kud of Jammu to the fluttering Bihu of Assam — every dance will weave a vibrant story of India’s diversity. Dogri dance by Natya Roots, Rouf by Shagufta Rehman and Party, and Gojri songs by Sadaqat Ali will enrich the celebrations. Renowned singers Waheed Jeelani, Deepali Wattal, and Assad Anjum will bring their soulful voices to the stage.
Two important discussions will complement the performances — one on cultural exchange as a bridge for peace and tourism between J&K and the rest of India, and another on combating drug abuse among youth. Speakers including Sreya Guha (IAS), Dr Amit Sharma, Prof Shaad Ramzan and Ramesh Prasanna will share their perspectives.
An exhibition of Basohli Miniature paintings and traditional artworks will also be showcased.
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