SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated Musical Harmony event organised by Koshur Raag, in association with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, at Srinagar.
In his inaugural address, he called upon the people to celebrate diversity in art, culture and literary field, which is the source of India’s greatness pointing out that art and culture connect and inspire the society and should be seen as a thread connecting the past with the future,an official communique issue after the function said.
It said that LG impressed upon the artists to affirm and promote the cultural heritage of Jammu Kashmir. “It should be our resolve to make the priceless artistic heritage of J&K prosperous and elevate it to the global stage”, the communique quoted LG as saying.
The communique further said that LG commended the Koshur Raag for its endeavours to promote Kashmiri cultural heritage through music and other art forms.
He also felicitated the artists for making significant contribution in their respective fields and highlighted the important role of the artists in spreading the message of unity, harmony and peace in the society.
The musical evening witnessed the soulful performances by maestros like Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori, Munir Ahmad Mir, Sunayana Kachroo and other legendary and young artists from Jammu Kashmir, said the communique.
