J&K land blessed with extremely talented people: LG Sinha

Jammu, Feb 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that the land of J&K is blessed with extremely talented people.

According to an official press release, He was addressing a two-day cultural festival “New J&K-New Hope” at Abhinav Theatre Jammu here.

“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,”he said.

“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 added.

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.

The Lt Governor lauded the joint endeavour of All J&K Folk Artists' Association, J&K Academy of Art, Culture and 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.

He also congratulated the artists for their enthralling performances on the occasion. Four hundred and fifty artists from different parts of Jammu Kashmir are participating in the Cultural Festival.

Suresh Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Culture Department; Bharat Singh Manhas, Secretary JKAACL; Gulzar Bhat, Chairman All J&K Folk Artists' Association, senior officials, renowned artists and youth in large number were present.