Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the two-day Cultural Festival 'New J&K-New Hope' at Abhinav Theatre Jammu, today.
The Lt Governor lauded the joint endeavour of All J&K Folk Artists' Association, J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi and North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala to showcase the rich musical heritage and folk art legacy of Jammu Kashmir Union Territory.
Jammu Kashmir is the confluence of art, literature, wisdom and culture. This land is blessed with extremely talented people who have united the society and made tremendous contribution in national integration through their art, the Lt Governor observed.
We are proud of our artists like Padam Shri recipient Folk Artist Sh Romalo Ram who are promoting the folk art and cultural heritage of Jammu Kashmir, he said.
The Lt Governor reiterated the commitment of the UT Administration to provide the platform and necessary handholding to the young and budding artists of the Union Territory.
He also congratulated the artists for their enthralling performances on the occasion.
A total of 450 artists from different parts of Jammu Kashmir are participating in the Cultural Festival.
Sh Suresh Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Culture Department; Sh Bharat Singh Manhas, Secretary JKAACL; Sh Gulzar Bhat, Chairman All J&K Folk Artists' Association, senior officials, renowned artists and youth in large number were present.