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Cultural programmes during Baisakhi Festival draw enthusiastic response 4/16/2016 11:33:11 PM JAMMU, Apr 16 : As a part of the Baisakhi Festival 2016 the cultural programme organised by the Department of Tourism, in collaboration with Song and Drama Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at Bagh-e-Bahu last evening drew enthusiastic response from the people who appreciated the initiative to promote local culture and art. The programme was inaugurated by the Speaker Legislative Assembly while Joint Chief Electoral Officer, Rashpaul Singh was the chief guest and Joint Director Information Jammu Tilak Raj Shastri was the guest of honour on the concluding day. Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Department Vikas Gupta presided over the function. People in large number participated in the programme and appreciated the Dogri folk dance, songs & other cultural performances. Great enthusiasm was seen among women folk who thronged the venue in large numbers. The main aim of the programme was to showcase the composite and rich cultural heritage of Jammu and to reconnect the younger generation with this legacy.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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