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| Two day Kashmir festival Shuhul Taaph concludes | | First autobiography in Kashmiri by Moti Lal Saqi released | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 28- A two day Kashmiri festival ‘Shuhul Taaph’ concluded with an exciting performance by the cultural troupe of the Jammu and Kashmir Cultural Academy at the Union capital today. The first Autobiography in Kashmiri titled Shej Wath by celebrated poet and author Moti Lal Saqi was also released on the occasion.
The jam-packed hall at Lal Ded Centre witnessed emotional scenes while watching the performance in which more than 40 artists participated. There were many moist eyes and emotional scenes in the Hall as the troupe brought to the fore the glory of Kashmiri culture.
Secretary Academy announced that Academy will continue its efforts to showcase the rich and diverse culture of Kashmir across India. He urged the people to come forward and join cultural dialogue to bridge the gap among different communities in the wake of turmoil in the state.
Santoor Maestro Abahy Rustum Sopori and noted Sufi Singer Dhananjay Kaul won great applause from the audience during their performances in the two day event, organized by Kashmir Education, Culture and Science Society in South Delhi in close collaboration with the Cultural Academy. The musical part of the festival was dedicated to legendry singer Ghulam Hasan Sofi, who passed away recently.
Painting exhibition, depicting the evolution of Kashmiri Schools of Paintings, was another important highlight of the event .Art works of 20 painters from Kashmir including those of Veer Munshi, Mir Imtiyaz, Shabir Santosh and P N Kachru were part of this exhibition which was applauded by the large number people particularly art lovers and artists from other parts of the country. This section of the festival was dedicated to G R Santosh and Bansi Parimoo two prominent painters who passed away in the last 20 years.
A mehfil-i Mushaira was also organized in which prominent poets including Fayaz Dilber, Vijay Saqi and Balkrishan Sanyasi participated.
On this occasion three prominent personalities including S N Bhat Haleem Poet and broadcaster, Dr. Sushil Razdan noted neurologist and Dr R N K Bamzaie an expert scientist were conferred with the prestigious KECSS Awards for their outstanding contribution to the respective fields.
The two day festival was not only an attraction for the Kashmir people alone but also many prominent personalities including three time Green Oscar Winner Mike Pandey, noted Film Maker Muzaffar Ali and several ambassadors witnessed the festival.
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