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| LG inaugurates Veshow Festival in Kulgam | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Nov 11: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Veshow Festival in Kulgam. Addressing a gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said the festival has emerged as a symbol of the intellectual, literary and cultural consciousness of Jammu Kashmir.
In his address to scholars, writers, poets, artists and literary enthusiasts, the Lieutenant Governor said that since its launch in 2023, the festival has evolved into a vibrant and widely recognised forum for dialogue, creativity and cultural exchange.
"The growing participation of writers and readers demonstrates that ideas and creative expression transcend geographical boundaries," he said.
Speaking on Kulgam's rich civilisational heritage, the Lieutenant Governor said that the district represents a unique cultural tradition where spirituality, creativity, nature and humanity have long coexisted in harmony.
Highlighting the influence of the Rishi-Sufi tradition, the Lieutenant Governor recalled the contributions of Yogini Lalleshwari, Nund Rishi, Sayyid Hussain Simnani and other saints and thinkers who laid the foundations of compassion, simplicity, brotherhood and spiritual awakening in the region.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that the universal human vision of the Rishi-Sufi tradition places humanity above divisions and dialogue above discord. He described the Veshow Literary Festival as a modern expression of this living legacy and a celebration of ideas, creativity and future possibilities.
The Lieutenant Governor appreciated the festival's unique design, which brings together literature, art, heritage and livelihood. Besides literary discussions and book launches, the festival showcases traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage, including an antique village highlighting the region's history and traditions.
"In this festival, books, art, and livelihood stand together, conveying the message that, along with dialogue with writers and poets, book launches, and mutual discussion, the craftsmanship of artisans will also be showcased. Between these two is an antique village, a symbol of our heritage. I hope everyone will leave having learned something from one another," he said.
The Lieutenant Governor also proposed a five-point agenda for the future growth of the festival. These include the creation of a "Veshow Archive" to document oral traditions, folk tales and folk poetry; the use of modern language technologies to promote multilingual translations; expansion of mobile libraries to remote villages; integration of the festival with tourism, handicrafts and homestays; and establishment of a "Veshow Writers' Residency" to attract authors and poets from across the country.
"We must connect the Veshow Festival directly with tourism and handicrafts. By leveraging the branding of the festival, homestays and offbeat destinations in the region can be promoted. This festival must be transformed into a cultural movement," he said. |
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