Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 20: Heritage Strings- School of Rock organized a Documentary Showcase and Photo Exhibition on Ladakh at Kala Kendra. It was a 22 year project undertaken by VK Soi, Ex Director, Finance Dept, J&K Govt. His vision has been to bring the untouched and unseen visuals from Ladakh to a global audience thereby promoting tourism in the region. With the same objective Soi will be showcasing the documentary in various national and international film festivals. A tribute to renowned paleontologist, Ferdinand Stoliczka, this documentary captures Changthang in its raw, naked beauty. From the flora and fauna to the rustic dweller, the film is a toast to everything Ladakh. The showcase was followed by poetry recitation by young poets mentored by internationally acclaimed writer, Geetika Kohli Amla. Children from ages 7 to 14 recited self composed poems on various themes like life, nature, the human condition, etc. The chief guest on the occasion was Om Prakash, Director Tourism Jammu, J&K Govt. who applauded Soi for his extraordinary achievement and extolled the budding poets for presenting world class poetry with such exuberance. |