Jammu | June 30
Arrangements for Kargil Festival- 2007 were finalized in a meeting of District Officers held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, R.K. Bhagat today.
Arrangements like power supply, drinking water, transport, boarding and lodging for artists were discussed with the officers.
It is to pertinent to mention here that as per that decision taken earlier the Kargil Festival, 2007 will be organized at Khree Sultan Choo Sports Stadium, Kargil from July 10 to July 12 and from July 15 to July 16 at Padum Zanskar in order to boost the tourism in the district.
Presentation of cultural programmes by the various cultural troupes of Kargil district, horse polo, Archery matches, costumes show of different cultural troupes, handicrafts, handloom, foods and fruit sale cum exhibition stalls will be the main attraction of the Kargil Festival, 2007. Photo stalls will be the added attraction of the Kargil Festival. Besides, Photo exhibition depicting ancient and modern Kargil and other recreational activities will also be displayed during the festival.
In the meeting, different committees were constituted to organize the Festival in befitting manner and ensure the festival could be more meaningful and attraction.
It was told in the meeting that about 350 artists of different troupes like Darchik-Garkhone, Wakha-Mulbekh, Bodh Kharbu, Khukshow, Sapi, Shergole, Shina Drass, Balti and Purik would be participating in the Festival.
Among those who attended the meeting included Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil Fida Hussain, Superintending Engineer, PWD, Kargil Haji Neyaz, ACD, Abdul Wahid, Chief planning Officer and other District officers.
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