Tangmarg, Aug, 19: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) organized a ‘One-Day Cultural Festival’ at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Chandilora here on Saturday.
Director School Education Kashmir, Dr. Tasaduq Hussain, who was the chief guest on the occasion, appreciated the administrative set up of the JKAACL for choosing educational institutions for holding of area specific cultural festivals.
Promising support of his department in such endeavours, Dr. Tasaduq said that the J&K Cultural Academy was doing a fine job and this cultural festival attested it.
“The New Education Policy (NEP) encourages multicultural education, the aim of which is to help develop an understanding and appreciation for different cultures,” he said.
The main attractions of the programme were Kashmiri ruff, qawalis, Bacha Nagma and Damali dance. As part of the day-long festival, a play was also staged.
Students of Govt. Higher Secondary School, Chandilora also presented performances like Kashmiri ruff and skit on national integration, which were highly appreciated by the audiences.
Earlier in his welcome speech, Secretary JKAACL, Bharat Singh Manhas said that a ‘cultural festival series’ has been started by the JKAACL, the purpose of which is to celebrate the rich cultural diversity and traditions of the Kashmir valley.
Among others, the function was attended by Principal, Govt. Higher Secondary School, Chandilora, Zafar Iqbal Lone, faculty of the higher secondary school, senior functionaries of the JKAACL, students and members of general public.
