Must bring generations together to preserve, promote cultural heritage: LG Sinha
Jammu, Mar 25: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha today said that there is a need to bring generations together to preserve, protect and promote the cultural heritage.
According to a press release, he was addressing the “J&K Cultural Festival” organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust at Baba Jitto Auditorium, SKUAST Jammu. The occasion was also attended by Acharya Mahamandleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri ji Maharaj.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor commended the efforts of Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan and everyone associated with the Trust for promoting and propagating the cultural values, and linguistic heritage of Jammu Kashmir.
He said that organisations and individuals must come forward to preserve and spread India’s timeless wisdom and value systems to foster a more harmonious and enlightened society. “Our ancient civilisation profoundly influenced the humanity through its rich cultural, intellectual, scientific and spiritual contribution and shaped the idea of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He added, “We must bring generations together to preserve, protect and promote our cultural heritage and disseminate ancient wisdom of our civilisation. It is also imperative that we devise the various ways in which heritage awareness can be promoted in the society.”
The Lieutenant Governor asked the youth, religious organisations and civil society members to focus on preservation of Natural Heritage, Cultural Heritage and Living Heritage. Besides, prioritising sustainable development, we should follow multidisciplinary approach to preserve our cultural practices, folk arts, traditional crafts and ancient knowledge system, he further said.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasised that scientists, artists, and spiritualists, have an indispensable role to play in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat. “Concerted efforts involving all the stakeholders are vital for the preservation and promotion of our Heritage”, he said.
The Lieutenant Governor further called upon every section, especially the young generation to become the brand ambassadors of sustainable lifestyle and spread awareness in the society about our duties towards Mother Earth.
The event witnessed the felicitation of prominent personalities from diverse fields, and showcasing of a documentary film, and release of a book edited by Mahant Rohit Shastri titled “Abhinandan Granth” on the life of the Lieutenant Governor.
J&K Cultural Festival was aimed at promoting rich cultural heritage, religious traditions, and social unity. During the Fest, exhibition of local handicrafts, traditional cuisines and folk dances were organised.
