Early Times Report
SHOPIAN, Nov 7: The first-ever 'Jashn-e-Harud', organised by the District Administration Shopian, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour in Shopian today, witnessing an overwhelming public response and huge participation from people from different parts of the district. MLA Zainapora Showkat Hussain Ganie, MLA Shopian Shabir Ahmad Kullay, Deputy Commissioner Charandeep Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police Mushtaq Ahmed Choudhary, other officers and people from all corners of Shopian participated in the festival.
The event showcased the rich heritage, vibrant culture, traditional art and timeless traditions of Shopian through a variety of activities and exhibitions.
A number of departmental and thematic stalls were set up on the occasion, showcasing various welfare schemes, developmental initiatives, local products, traditional crafts, artefacts, horticulture produce and achievements of different departments.
Cultural programmes, including traditional performances, folk songs, and other activities, further added colour to the celebrations.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC highlighted the unique significance of the Harud season for Shopian, described it as not merely a season but an integral part of the district's identity, deeply connected with its horticultural economy and way of life. |
