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Budgam: The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, (JKAACL) in collaboration with All Jammu and Kashmir Folk Artists Association organised two-day Wathora Cultural Festival at Govt Degree College, Chadoora. Secretary, Tourism and Culture, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, inaugurated the mega event. On the inaugural day, performances including Kashmiri Rouf, Sufiana Music, Folk
Ganderbal,November 03 (Scoop News)-J&K Folk Artists Association, Shah Qalander Folk Theatre, in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages and District Administration Ganderbal today organized mega cultural festival here at the auditorium of Boys Higher Secondary School Ganderbal. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir who was Chief Guest on the occasion inaugurated the Cultural Festival-celebrating tradition, culture and heritage. Several live performances were presented by the renowned artists of J&K including Sanam Sajad, Imtiyaz Ahmad and others. Speaking on the occasion, the DC complimented the organizers for organizing such a cultural show in the district and highlighted the importance of art and culture of Kashmir. He also assured all possible support to the local artists from District Administration for preserving and promoting the local art, culture and folk traditions. The main attractions of the programme were Kashmiri Chakri by Imtiyaz Ahmad and party, Rouff dance by Sabreena Mushraq, Dogri dance by Nishu Pandita, Band Pather by Baba Reshi folk theatre, Gujar dance by Wahida Mugal, besides folk dances and music performances. Nukad Natak on ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ and the drama themed ‘Importance of being literate’ remained the major highlights of the cultural show. Several students of various schools of the district also presented performances which were highly appreciated by the audiences. All J&K Folk Artists Association Chairman, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat in his welcome address expressed gratitude to the District Administration for supporting them to organize the Show in the district adding that the current government is keen to support the artists of J&K and various initiatives are taken by the LG administration in this regard. Nisar Naseem, the renowned broadcaster and writer speaking on the occasion complemented the DC for taking various initiatives for revival of local culture and also highlighted the importance of organizing Jashn-e-Kashmir which will provide the platform to the youth artists to show their talent. Later, all the participants were felicitated with the participation certificates and mementos during a felicitation ceremony.
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 4: Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) in association with Sopori Academy of Music and Performing Arts (SaMaPa) today organized a grand musical tribute to salute the great Musical saint, Legendary Santoor Maestro and Composer Pandit Bhajan Sopori who passed away recently. Member of Parliament, Dr. Farooq Abdullah; Director Information and Public Relations, Akshay Labroo; CEO, J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Munir ul Islam; former bureaucrat Zaffar Iqbal Manhas; noted oncologist, Dr. […]
Lost In A Laugh Mehru N Nisa The two main characters of the play Confession on stage in Tagore Hall on March 19, 2021. KL Image: Bilal Bahadur Theatre is an art of skilful storytelling that connects people, helps understand complex situations and trends and eventually helps in creating an informed opinion. Theatre is a social commentary offering alternative narratives and perspectives. With easier, modern and faster modes of storytelling, the moot question is, what makes theatre stand out? And, essentially, what it needs to do more, to stay relevant in an era dominating by IT. “As long as we continue treating theatre as an ancient art and avoiding improving the techniques and infrastructure, theatre won’t stand out,” said Junaid Rather, a student of the National School of Drama (NSD), Delhi. “It will become outdated and will eventually lose its relevance. People still go to watch theatre and take it up as a profession because theatre has kept up to date with the technological and digital innovations.”