JKAACL Celebrates Lohri at Mubarak Mandi in Jammu

JAMMU, January 14: The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL), under the guidance of Bharat Singh (JKAS), Secretary (JKAACL), in collaboration with the Directorate of Tourism Jammu and Mubarak Mandi
Jammu Heritage Society (MMJHS), has successfully organised a cultural evening at Mubarak Mandi complex celebrating Lohri Festival and Makarsankrati.

The cultural evening was organised under the cultural events series “Jashn-e-Dogra-Virasat.” The key highlight of the event was Chajja dance by Randhir Singh Raipuria, they enthralled the audience with the traditional dance of Chajja. This followed by Dogri dances based on Lohri Festival presented by the Parwan
Musical group which were equally enjoyed by the audience who enjoyed every bit of the function.

The main attraction of the event was the traditional folk dance and songs like Jagarna, Suhaag and Kourdiaan by folk artists Krishna Devi and Perseno Devi.
All the artists spellbound the audience with their power-packed performance of Dogri and Punjabi songs.

Rajni Sharma with her art of anchoring kept the audience engrossed during the programme. These programmes aim to revive the rich and vanishing vernacular culture of Jammu. The youth, in multitude, is highly encouraged to participate in these programmes to witness the grandeur of the regional heritage.

The Cultural Academy’s effort in promoting cultural sensitivities is receiving laud from the art and culture connoisseurs of the region.


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