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EARLY TIMES REPORT
NEW DELHI, FEB 23: Jammu and Kashmir Festival took off to a colourful start here this evening with President, Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), Mr. C. R. Garekhan lighting a traditional lamp to inaugurate the festival.
The eight-day event has been organized by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, in collaboration with ICNCA.
Eminent Dogri writer, Mrs. Padma Sachdev and santoor maestro, Pandit Bhajan Sopori, a galaxy of artistes from all the three regions of the State, prominent citizens and art and culture lovers were present on the occasion.
Garekhan, in his address, complimented the Cultural Academy in its endeavour of promoting national integration through dialogue and cultural interaction. He said the cultural exhibition which is part of the exhibition is greatly inspiring, adding the visitors of the festival would be curious to visit the State for gaining in-depth knowledge about its diverse art and culture.
Stating that Jammu and Kashmir is a confluence of distinct cultures that gives it a unique place in the country, Mr. Garekhan said that more such events should be organized across the country.
Zafar Iqbal, Secretary, Cultural Academy said the Academy has developed into a prime cultural institution, adding that the objective for organizing this event in the union capital was to showcase the composite legacy of art, culture, languages, theatre and cinema of Jammu and Kashmir.
Rare paintings of indigenous architecture of Kashmir and Jammu, digital photographs of Ladakhi monasteries, old manuscripts, photo documentation of manuscript heritage depicting composite culture of Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh will be the main attractions at the festival.
Besides, documentaries, feature films and typical folk dance and music of all the three regions of the State will be another highlight of the cultural event.
Also on display will be books published by Cultural Academy highlighting the rich ethos, literature and philosophy of Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh.
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