Srinagar, Oct 29: The Cultural Unit Kashmir of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) organised a day-long cultural programme, “Hansi Ke Rang, Sangeet Ke Sang,” at Pt. Bhajan Sopori Auditorium here on Wednesday, blending humour, poetry and music.
The event featured a humorous mushaira and live performances by Kohinoor Band, attracting poets, artists, writers, scholars and senior officials.
The mushaira featured prominent poets, including Ayub Sabir, Nazir Josh, Yousuf Gulshan, Amin Ashraf, Taseer Afzal, Muzaffar Hussain Dilbar, Jahangir Ahmad Shah, Dr Shaida Hussain, Shabir Hakak and Ghulam Nabi Aajiz, who entertained the audience with witty and satirical verses.
Kohinoor Band added musical vibrancy to the programme with a live performance celebrating Kashmir’s rich artistic traditions.
Director Information Mamta Yadav presided over the event and stressed the importance of providing platforms for artists, poets and musicians to showcase their talent. She said cultural programmes play a vital role in preserving the region’s literary and artistic heritage while encouraging emerging talent.
Yadav assured that DIPR would endeavour to organise such programmes every month to sustain cultural activities and provide artists with opportunities to reach wider audiences.
Joint Director Information Kashmir Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari also highlighted the importance of promoting local talent and preserving Kashmir’s cultural legacy.
Cultural Officer Abdul Raqib Bhat expressed gratitude to the participating artists and audience, while Assistant Exhibition and Cultural Officer Syed Shakeel Shan said the Cultural Unit remained committed to promoting the region’s artistic heritage.
The department also announced plans to organise music and theatre talent hunts to identify and encourage emerging performers from across Jammu and Kashmir.
Participating poets and artists were felicitated by the Director Information in recognition of their contribution to the programme.
The event reaffirmed DIPR’s commitment to promoting art, literature, music and cultural expression across the region.
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